Some of the issues that she identified among facing women in both America and Mali include poor communication among spouse. This resulted into incompatibility and unhappiness among the married partners, which she claimed was the major causes of most divorce in America even though the rate of divorce in Mali were low since women did not have rights to child custody among others. Interestingly, Monique claims that the same issue affected her implying that she is a divorcee making her to proof that despite the long geographical distances, some things are similar everywhere (Singer, Erickson& Wiley InterScience, 2011). .
The book further draws attention to the challenges affecting women in the society. For example, the author claims that as she was trying to learn more about Monique, she discovered that Monique had some problems within her marriage, which caused her much unhappiness. After interacting with the author, Monique opens up to her by telling her that she was having an affair with a man who is not her husband. She claims that she was in love with that man and wanted to marry him, but she could not because of the cultural practice arrangements of her marriage. The author claims that the situation is common in America because infidelity is commonly among the unhappy couples, even though the good thing is that they allow divorce, which is rarely acceptable in Mali for having varying cultural taboos surrounding divorce. The taboos are the major reason why Monique fails to divorce her husband making her have a secret an affair with the man that she loves. Due to the fact that Monique can't complain about her issue in public, due to existing cultural practices in West Africa. Therefore, Monique decides to reveal her secrets to the author, who is a foreigner, regarding her helpless situation since she believed that the author would understand her. Notably, the actions taken by Monique indicates that, despite the cultural norms established in societies to dictate human behaviors, humans fails to follow by usurping cultural control behind the closed doors (Association of American Geographers, 2001).
Monique's heart pounds as she casts panicky looks, around the classroom. ... The very fact that dreams like Monique's are common suggests that college is a stressful situation for young people. ... Students have to buy books for classes which are very expensive; some books are $60 or more depending on the book. ... Such as, pencils, paper, book bags etc. ...
The book I read was The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros. The House on Mango Street is a book about culture of Chicanos, also known as Mexican Americans. It is about a girl named Esperanza who moves into a new house on Mango Street. ... The house on Mango Street is not what Esperanza thought they would get. ... The book is mainly about a poor family trying to live in a nice house, but they can't because they don't have the money....
All the families that live on Mango Street are poverty stricken and Esperanza hopes to one day leave Mango Street to become successful. ... The women in the book are tied to the men, as they directly or indirectly try to escape their lives on Mango Street and try to find a better future for themselves which is also why the book is dedicated "to the women." ... The only exception to the brash, uncaring and almost disgusting men of Mango Street appears to be Esperanza's father in cries in the book, jokes with Esperanza, does not physically harm his wife or kids and works hard. ... In other ...
The House On Mango Street Summary This book is about young Latino girl named Esperanza who is growing up in a poor neighborhood in Chicago. ... She then visits a fortune teller, which only helped her realize that she is still ashamed of living on Mango Street. ... By the end of the story, Esperanza finally accepts Mango Street as a part of her. ... This book represents the struggle that minorities faced while living in ghetto communities. ...
Border Crossing By Monique Cuvelier In this article, the author, Monique Cuvelier focuses on International business from an internet stand point. The article gives specific mentions of companies that expanded their profits and businesses through the use of the internet in other target markets...
The book The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros takes place on a run down street in Chicago called Mango Street. The main character of this book is a 13 or 14-year-old girl named Esperanza. Throughout this book she is faced with many different feelings and learns a lot of lessons in life. ... Mamacita and her family moved into an apartment on Mango Street. ... Throughout this book Esperanza views many different ways that your life can become a trap. ...
Sexuality and gender are major themes in The House on Mango Street. ... Being valued by men becomes very important for the women on Mango Street because it means an escape for them. One character, Marin, is a perfect representative of this concept throughout the book. ... The women on Mango Street have been a major influence on Esparanza. ... You will always be Mango Street. ...
Sandra Cisneros' The House on Mango Street follows the story of a young girl named Esperanza and her life experiences growing up on Mango Street, the all-Hispanic community at which people of opulence look down upon and grimace. ... "Down, down Mango Street we go. ... However, their impression of high-heels vary greatly from that of Mango Street. ... This scene in the book is the turning point. ... Esperanza is looking for a way to be strong and wants to be something more than a passive observer of Mango Street. ...
For example, Cisneros won the Before Columbus American Book Award for The House on Mango Street in 1985. ... In one review she was described as "a writer of power and eloquence and great lyrical beauty". Many describe Cisneros" writing in a similar manner, comparing it to poetry. ... The House on Mango Street was a groundbreaking work for Cisneros. ... Mango Street was influenced by Cisneros" own life. ...
