Characters
The narrator on The House on Mango Street?
Who is Esperanza Cordero?
Big Yard
What is Dream House?
"In English my name means Hope."
My Name
Why did she feel really guilty for her aunt Lupe?
She did not realize how sick her aunt Lupe was
Why do boys at school think she is pretty?
Her hair is shiny like raven feathers, and when she laughs, she flips her hair back like a satin shawl
The sister of the narrator
Who is Nelly Cordero?
Three washrooms
What is Dream House
"His name isn't really Meme. His name is Juan."
Meme Ortiz
Why did she have to take the responsibility to tell the younger kids papa died?
She was the oldest and had to take on an adult role for her father
Why are rumors spreading about Sally?
She is being bullied
The character that is older than Esperanza and knows a lot of things?
Who is Marin?
Basement
What is Dream House?
Dear Sister Superior,
Please let Esperanza eat in the lunchroom because she lives too far away and she gets tired. As you can see, she is very skinny. I hope to God she does not faint.
Thanking you,
Mrs. E. Cordero
A Rice Sandwich
Why did she feel watched by everyone at the party?
She became unwanted attention to the men at the party
What does Sally's father do to her when she shows signs of transitioning into womanhood?
He physically abuses her
He died because there was nobody to care for him
Who is Geraldo?
Small windows
What is Reality?
"Sally, you lied. It wasn't what you said at all."
Red Clowns
Why does she think she was born bad?
She mimicked her aunt Lupe while playing a game
Why did she have to kiss the boys behind the old pickup truck?
To get her keys back
Religion traps her
Who is Sally?
Bricks crumbling
What is Reality?
"Her mother raised her alone, and it looks like her daughters will go that way too"
Minerva Writes Poems
What happens when she wears heels out in public?
She gets catcalled and asked for a kiss
Who took Sally's keys?
Tito and his friends