Main characters
She is the protagonist of "The House On Mango Street."
Who is Esperanza?
She is the person the protagonist is named after.
Who is Esperanza's great-grandmother?
Esperanza's family left its last house for this reason.
What is the water pipes broke and the landlord wouldn't fix them?
"I have inherited her name, but I don't want to inherit her place by the window."
Who is Esperanza?
"The dog is big, like a man dressed in a dog suit."
What is simile?
Including the narrator, this many people live in the main house.
What is six?
She has many cats -- and a lot to say about the neighbors and neighborhood.
Who is Cathy?
According to these two, they can't be seen talking to their sisters outside.
Who are Carlos and Kiki?
"Okay, I'll be your friend, but only till next Tuesday."
Who is Cathy?
"I am a red balloon, a balloon tied to an anchor."
What is metaphor?
She is Esperanza's kid sister.
Who is Nenny (short for Magdalena)?
Her dream is to get a job downtown and meet someone who'll marry her and take her away.
Who is Marin?
According to Cathy, the stairs to her house are crooked for this purpose.
What is so the rain will drain off them?
"Her was born here, but me I'm Texas."
Who is Lucy?
"My papa's hair is like a broom, all up in the air."
What is simile?
They are Esperanza's brothers.
Who are Carlos and Kiki?
These sisters pitch in with Esperanza and Nenny to buy a bicycle.
Who are Rachel and Lucy?
Esperanza and Nenny both are reminded of this country when they see a particular house in their neighborhood.
What is Mexico?
"This (music box), this ain't for sale."
Who is Gil (owner of the junk store)?
"Then he took off, flooring that car into a yellow blur..."
What is imagery / sensory language?
This would be Esperanza's name if she could change it.
What is Zeze the X?
He won the Tarzan Jumping Contest -- and broke both arms.
Who is Meme Ortiz?
Before moving to Mango Street, the family lived on this street. (Name any one of three mentioned.)
What are Loomis, Keeler, Paulina?
"Apple, peaches, pumpkin pie ... you're in love and so am I."
Who is Marin?
"... windows so small you'd think they were holding their breath."
What is personification?