VIGNETTES
This character goes to school in the day and does chores all night.
WHAT IS ALICIA WHO SEES MICE?
A struggle between opposing forces.
What is conflict?
Wants to own a home one day.
Who is Esperanza?
Esperanza remembers this house the most
What is the house on Mango Street?
The 16th president of the U.S.
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
ESPERANZA ASKS HER MOM TO WRITE A LETTER FOR PERMISSION TO EAT AT THE CANTEEN.
WHAT IS A RICE SANDWICH?
A vivid description that appeals to a readers' senses to create an image or idea in their head.
What is imagery?
Her dad and husband are very abusive towards her.
Who is Sally?
Esperanza tells us the different hairs of each family member.
How are they unique from one another?
This is F.D.R.H.S mascot.
What is a cougar?
ESPERANZA COMFORTS HER FATHER AFTER HER GRANDFATHER HAS PASSED AWAY
WHAT IS PAPA WHO WAKES UP TIRED IN THE DARK?
The perspective from which an author tells a story.
What is point of view?
Very disrespectful towards their mother and community.
Who are the Vargas's?
The boys don't have any responsibility at home.
Why are the girls supposed to do all of the work in the society?
Ms. Salvador played this sport in college
What is softball?
Esperanza meets a fortune teller that tells her home is where the heart is.
What is Elenita, Cards, Palm, Water?
The time and place in which a story is told.
What is setting?
Esperanza feels as though she needs to protect and watch over her.
Who is Nenny?
This is what Esperanza's name means.
What is hope?
This president appears on the 100 dollar bill.
Who is Benjamin Franklin?
Esperanza describes herself as skinny on the outside but strong on the inside.
What is Four Skinny Trees?
The process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character.
What is characterization?
A young woman from Puerto Rico who lives with her cousin's family.
Who is Marin?
Esperanza purchases this item form the thrift shop.
What is the statue of liberty?
Esperanza loves to wear high heels for this reason.
Why does she feel more mature?