Characters
This character is the narrator and protagonist
Esperanza Cordero
The neighborhood where Esperanza and her family move.
Mango Street
Esperanzaz compares her name to this natural event, saying it is like the number nine
Sadness or muddy color.
Esperanza's younger sister who she describes as her responsibility
Neeny
The place where Esperanza wishes she lived instead of Mango Street
A House of her own
The theme that is represented by the idea of Esperanza wanting a different home
Hope for a better life/social class struggle
This character owns a used car lot and lets kids ride a bicycle together.
Who is Mr. Gil
A junk store that Nenny finds interesting, but Esperanza finds dark and dusty.
Gil's furniture store
The item that represents the burden of responsibility Esperanza feels for her sister Nenny
Bicycle
These two neighborhood girls befriend Esperanza and Nenny, offering them a bike for 5 dollars.
Rachel and Lucy
The theme reflected when Esperanza feels embarrassed about where she lives.
Shame and identity