Literary Terms
What is theme?
the subject of a talk, a piece of writing, a person's thoughts, or an exhibition; a topic.
Where is Esperanza from? chicago
chicago
What is the author’s name?
Sandra Cisneros
What is the theme of “The House on Mango Street”?
Describing esperanzas life
“I am tired of looking at what we can’t have.”
she wants to be able to have things and not dream of it
What is symbolism?
the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.
Where does Esperanza live now? Mango street
Mango street
Where was the author born?
Chicago, IL
What is the theme of “My Name”?
The theme of her name is how much she doesnt like her name
“When you leave you must remember to come back for the others. A circle, understand?”
to help others stuck here
What is juxtaposition?
the fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect.
What does Esperanza mean in Spanish? hope
hope
What is the author’s known style of writing?
Vinyets
What is the theme of “Hips”?
How she wants bigger hips
“She says she is in love, but I think she did it to escape.”
being in love with someone not for real love but to get out of this horrible place
What is a bildungsroman?
a novel dealing with one person's formative years or spiritual education.
What is one symbol of Esperanza’s ‘deep-rooted’ culture? The way she talks
The way she talks
To whom is The House on Mango Street dedicated?
People she knew
What is the theme of “Marin”?
Marin is a girl of about 13 or 14 whose parents have sent her to live with relatives in Chicago and whose relatives in Chicago would like to send her back to her parents. The adults' motive for wanting to be rid of Marin may very well be that she is trouble, a "boy-crazy" girl and potentially a bad influence on younger sisters
“I have begun my own quiet war.”
how she keeps things to herself and shes at war with herself
What is social commentary?
Social commentary is the act of using rhetorical means to provide commentary on issues in a society.
What is one role of women in Latino society as shown in the novel? To be mens objects which is wrong
To be mens objects which is wrong
What is one award that the author has won?
American book award
What are the three themes repeated throughout the end of the novel?
Men being rude and using woman for looks
“They will not know I have gone away to come back. For the ones I left behind.For the ones who cannot out.”
how she cant tell anyone