who is the narrator of the vignette
sandra cisneros/ esparanza
what does esperanza's mother say about her future appearance?
her dusty hair will settle and her blouse will learn how to stay clean
what kind of woman does the narrator admire from the movies?
A woman with red red lips who is beautiful and chunky
how does nenny feel about waiting for a husband?
she doesn't want to wait for a husband to come and get her
how does nenny feel about conforming to societal expectations?
she doesn't want to conform
what does esperanza admire about the woman with red red lips?
she drives men crazy and laughs the all away
what does nenny think about Minerva's sisters choice?
she doesn't want to g that way either
how does nenny want to live her life?
She wants things all for her own, to pick and choose
what does esperanza value about the woman in the movies?
her power is her own
what is nennys opinion about pretty eyes
its easy to talk a certain way if you have pretty eyes
how does esperanza feel about growing up tame?
she has decided not to grow up tame like others
how does esperanza plan to live her life?
on her own terms, without conforming to societal norms
how does esperanza describe her own approach to life?
what does esperanza say about how she leaves the table?
she eaves the table like a man, without putting back the chair or picking up the plate
how does esperanza describe her war?
simple