Story Structure
The end of the story
What is the resolution?
"Las Guayabas"
What is guavas?
This character is a spoiled little girl who has to come to America after her home burns down
Who is Esperanza?
Spoiled and sad
Who is Esperanza?
The official document that lists all of the human rights that everyone should have
What is the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
The part of the book after the climax
What is the falling action?
"Los Higos"
What is figs?
This character has a husband who died and a daughter who go from being wealthy to poor
Who is Mama/Ramona?
Focused on getting to America with her daughter safely
Who is Mama?
This article discusses marriage
You can get married to whoever you want, and if you get divorced you are still entitled to rights
the part of the book where the direction changes/something big happens
What is the climax?
"Las Uvas"
What is grapes?
This character used to be friends with Esperanza but stopped after she made him feel bad about being poor
Who is Miguel?
Tries to be there for Esperanza but gets upset when she talks about poor people
Who is Miguel?
This article discusses work
You have the right to have a job and get paid fairly. You also have the right to have good conditions at your job.
The first chapter of the book
What is the exposition?
Aguascalientes
What is hot springs?
This character helped Esperanza and Mama escape by not telling anyone that they were planning on leaving
Who is Senor Rodriquez?
Wants to become governor and will stop at nothing to get there, even if it means hurting people
Who is Tio Luis?
This article discusses ownership
You have the right to own things and share them with others. Nobody is allowed to take those things away from your without a good reason.
The part of the book that we are reading now
What is the rising action?
"vaqueros"
What is farm hands?
Who is Alfonso?
Reminds Esperanza that the earth has a heartbeat that you can listen to in times of trouble
Who is Papa?
This list of human rights was written for children
What is the Convention on the Rights of the Child?