The Power of Language: Esperanza observes the people around her and realizes that not knowing the language creates powerlessness. Coming of Age Story – a story in which the young protagonist undergoes adventures and inner turmoil in his or her growth and development as a human being.ĥ THEMES: What is the author trying to say?
Latino/a - as used in American English, generally refers to a U.S. Barrio - a Spanish word meaning neighborhood often used in the United States to refer to a lower-class area with mostly Spanish-speaking residents. She has won many awards for her books, which have been translated into more than a dozen languages.Ĥ A Few Important Terms Vignette - a short, well written sketch or descriptive scene, usually using poetic language. In the past she has worked as a teacher and counselor to high-school dropouts, and has taught creative writing at every level. 10) - Esperanza Cordero, age 12ģ About the Author Sandra Cisneros was born in Chicago in l954, the third child and only daughter in a family of seven children. Esperanza dreams of the house she will someday have – her own house, not on Mango Street. The story takes place in a barrio in Chicago. Each chapter is a vignette that tells a poetic tale connected to her childhood on Mango Street. This is a heartbreaking and hopeful book told by a young girl named Esperanza Cordero. 1 The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros
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