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            The main body of Latin Literature lies beneath the Platus and the second century A. But the main body of what people call classical Latin Literature lies underneath the first century B.C. Great writers of Rome worked in the later part of this time period their books are what we normally call the Latin classics of literature. The major works were already established in the Roman education system of the first century and we follow their works because of the loss of works the Roman critics didn't prize. There are numerous writings that can be called technical writing but it's not generally given its place in Latin Literature. .
             Sandra Cisneros is the only daughter among seven children in her family. Having six brothers around wasn't very easy for her. Being that she was the only girl she grew up a Latina writer and her brothers attempts to make her assume a traditional female role is reflected in the feminist strains of her writings. Sandra Cisneros has many works out there and most of them do reflect the life of a woman being her and the things she went through. Her works give solace and realistic lessons about feelings which as a child she felt loneliness and shame. A good example of how Sandra's writings speak to the experiences of forgotten American society is her book The House on Mango Street. .
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             There is specific cultural as well as some concerns with Sandra Cisneros feelings as a Latina writer came to life with this book. .
             Sandra Cisneros was born on December 20, 1954 in the windy city of Chicago. Sandra often felt homeless and out of place so she constantly read, comforted by some books like The Little House by Virginia Lee Burton and Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll. Sandra and her family spend lots of time moving from place to place but her and her family frequently moved between the U.S. and Mexico because Sandra's dad felt homesickness for his native country and for his devotion to his mother who lived there.


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1. Sandra Cisneros

Sandra Cisneros A famous Latino Writer that overcame many obstacles throughout her whole life, In one of the roughest time periods was Sandra Cisneros. ... Sandra Cisneros has used her style to create a lit voice for Hispanic woman in America. Sandra Cisneros was born on December 20, 1954 in Chicago Illinois. ... The Cisneros had seven children six men and one girl by the name of Sandra. ... To critics Sandra Cisneros has a style of writing that is hard to pick-up. ...

  • Word Count: 1217
  • Approx Pages: 5
  • Grade Level: High School

2. Biography of Sandra Cisneros

One of America's widely appreciated writers is the joyful, Mexican­-American Sandra Cisneros. ... Today, Sandra Cisneros lives in central Mexico and travels around the world doing book signings and readings to dedicated fans. On December 20th, 1954 in Chicago, Illinois, Elvira Cordero Anguiano and Alfredo Cisneros had given birth to the new member of their family, Sandra Cisneros. ... Sandra Cisneros is a woman who has given so much back to her readers, and of course has received a lot from them in thanks. ... Sandra Cisneros has accomplished so much. ...

  • Word Count: 814
  • Approx Pages: 3
  • Grade Level: High School

3. Only Daughter by Sandra Cisnero

Sandra Cisneros grew up as one of the seven children in an traditional Mexican family. ... Cisneros always had to find a way to grab attention in her family. ... When Cisneros's father said, "siete hijos"(paragraph), he meant seven children, but Cisneros was sensitive and felt left out and got offended by the mistranslation. ... In Cisneros's culture, a woman's place was in the home. ... When I read this I felt sorry for Cisneros. ...

  • Word Count: 716
  • Approx Pages: 3
  • Grade Level: High School

4. Sandra Cisneros' The House on Mango Street

In Sandra Cisneros' novella, "The House on Mango Street," a thirteen year old girl named Esperanza takes the audience through a series of events as if they are living Esperanza's life with her. Cisneros vividly describes the many troubles Esperanza faces in 1970's Chicago. ... "He never hits hard" (Cisneros 92). ... A house all my own " (Cisneros 108). ... Sandra Cisneros discernibly dedicates this book "to the women" so that they realize the only way they will be able to succeed and become equal to men is by becoming educated. ...

  • Word Count: 1139
  • Approx Pages: 5
  • Has Bibliography
  • Grade Level: High School

5. The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros

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. ... " (Cisneros 16), shows the simple happiness and innocence of Esperanza. ... Today we are Cinderella" (Cisneros 40), comparing themselves to a fairytale princess. ... " (Cisneros 41), one calls out. ... " (Cisneros 73). ...

  • Word Count: 1067
  • Approx Pages: 4
  • Grade Level: High School

6. Colors

Colors People should be able to have any color on their houses. People shouldn't be restricted for having a different color from what some one else thinks. You should be able have a happy feeling come over you ever time you get home. You can't do that if you don't like the color of your home. Wh...

  • Word Count: 330
  • Approx Pages: 1
  • Grade Level: High School

7. Criticism of the Writings of Sandra Cisneros

Sandra Cisneros is a very successful Latina author in today's literary world. ... Cisneros" father was Mexican and her mother was Mexican-American. ... This goal of writing strong, inspiring, and realistic stories has earned Sandra Cisneros respect and admiration from readers and critics alike. ... She also inspires many fellow authors, as described by Bebe Moore- "In a land where our views of Hispanic people are often limited or distorted, Sandra Cisneros offers precious glimpses of the internal workings of their lives. ... Each of Sandra Cisneros" works has a strong connection to he...

  • Word Count: 1213
  • Approx Pages: 5
  • Has Bibliography
  • Grade Level: High School

8. Writing Elements in "The House On Mango Street"

In "The House on Mango Street," Sandra Cisneros creates a believable scene using different elements of creative writing. ... Cisneros uses the point of view to reach out to our sense of humanity. Cisneros uses another technique also to reach out to our sense of humanity, theme. ... Sandra Cisneros" use of setting, theme, and point of view in the short story "The House on Mango Street" enables her to create a realistic environment for readers to look in on the life of a young impoverished girl. ... Cisneros" successful use of these elements allowed for a touching, although short, p...

  • Word Count: 629
  • Approx Pages: 3
  • Has Bibliography
  • Grade Level: High School

9. Seperate and Unequal

In the novel, The House on Mango Street, written by Sandra Cisneros, clearly shows the strict and limited lives of Mexican women. In the vignette, "Boys and Girls," Cisneros strongly states, "the boys and the girls live in separate worlds" (Cisneros 8). ... "She looked out the window her whole life, the way so many women sit their sadness on an elbow" (Cisneros 11). ... Work Cited Cisneros, Sandra. ...

  • Word Count: 536
  • Approx Pages: 2
  • Grade Level: High School

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