Born Bad
What Color is used to represent Esperanza feelings towards his aunt
YELLOW
his narrator of The House on Mango Street reflects on her family’s expectations and her own sense of identity in “Born Bad.”
Who is Esperanza?
What does the vignette teach about life?
It teaches that taking life for granted or mocking the suffering of others is wrong. It serves as a lesson on empathy and maturity.
whats a comparison without using like or as
Metaphor
What is the source of Esperanza's guilt?
Esperanza feels guilty because she and her friends imitated her sick, bedridden aunt in a game, right before her aunt died.
Esperanza’s longing for independence and a new belonging is a central idea here.
What is independence or belonging?
How does Aunt Lupe influence Esperanza?
Aunt Lupe listens to Esperanza’s poems and encourages her to keep writing, telling her that writing will keep her free.
When you exaggerate about something
Hyperbole
Why is it called "Born Bad"?
The title refers to a superstition mentioned in the text that women born in certain years are "born bad," or cursed.
The adult figure who signals how appearances influence judgments of girls in the vignette.
Who is Mama (or the mother)?
In “Born Bad,” this family member is young and often protective, shaping Esperanza’s view of home and safety.
Who is Nenny? (or Who is her sister Nenny)
Same letter or sound at the beginning of a word
Aliteration