1. Esperanza in The House on Mango Street
For example, Esperanza later in the vignette says: They always told us that one day we would move into a house, a real house that would be ours for always so we wouldn't have to move each year. . . ... However, Cisneros still lacked a literary voice so she turned to her phantasies for aid. ... For example, in a "Smart Cookie," Esperanza's mother says, "I could've been somebody, you know? my mother says and sighs. . . . ... Study hard"(Cisneros 90-91). ...
- Word Count: 2834
- Approx Pages: 11
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: Undergraduate