Characters and Quotes
Esperanza's biggest dream is to _________?
to have a house of her own.
The symbolism of the red high heels.
Womanhood
"hair...like little candy circles all curly and pretty"
What literary device is this?
simile
Relative of Esperanza who didn't spend her days by the window.
Her mother
"she sits at home because she is afraid to go outside without his permission" is an example of what theme?
Barriers for women
"Today we are Cinderella because our feet fit exactly"
what literary device is this?
allusion
Which of Esperanza's friends attends college?
Alicia
"And I think if my own papa died what would i do. I hold my papa in my arms"
this is an example of what theme?
Significance of family
"I write it down and Mango says goodbye sometimes. She does not hold me with both arms. She sets me free"
This is an example of what literary device?
personification
Who tells Esperanza, "You must remember to come back. For the ones who cannot leave as easily as you"
The three sisters.
The chapters, Hips, The monkey garden and, The family of little feet represent what theme?
Innocence vs. Maturity
"the monkey garden became filled with sleepy cars"
What literary device is this?
Personification
Who was Esperanza's first crush?
Sire
Why are the four skinny trees so important to Esperanza?
And what theme does it represent?
She relates to them and feels as if she belongs with them more than anyone else in her neighborhood.
Representing independent identity.
"...dreams her hair is like Rapunzel's"
Is an example of what literary device?
Allusion