Mexico
Describe Miguel's appearance
Thick eyebrows, dark skin, sad eyes
What is Esperanza's favorite dessert for her birthday?
Papaya, coconut, and lime salad?
What are the mountains and valleys metaphors for?
Good times and bad times in life!
What was Miguel's dream?
To work for the railroad as a mechanic
Why did people make fun of Esperanza?
She didn't know how to sweep with a broom
Why is the book called Esperanza Rising, what is it a metaphor for?
Esperanza overcoming struggle!
What is the ranch called?
El Rancho de las Rosas
What was Esperanza's FIRST job when she was saving money to bring Abuelita there?
Cutting potato eyes
The earth's heartbeat is personification, but what does it mean?
The earth's heartbeat symbolizes hope, connection to the land, and that they can keep going.
Which birthday is Esperanza anticipating when Papa dies?
What is her thirteenth?
Why did Esperanza yell at Miguel that he was still acting like a peasant?
Because he lost the job that he worked so hard for, and was not arguing to get it back.
What happened when Esperanza lay down and put her ear to the ground with her papa?
She heard the earth's heartbeat
The fruit will fall into your hand is a metaphor for...
Waiting and being patient will make things work better!
What are the two types of transportation they take out of Mexico?
They are on a guavas cart and a bus.
What does Esperanza give Isobel after she does not win Queen of the May?
She gave her papa's doll.
Why does Marta compare the workers to the kitten? What does that metaphor mean?
The workers are defenseless