The House on Mango Street Test Review

The House on Mango Street Test Review Esperanza -Main Character, and a budding writer who wishes for a home of her own. Nenny -Esperanza’s younger sister, is often her protecter and keeps her away from bad influences. Cathy Queen of Cats - Cathy is one of Esperanza's neighbors. She says she is the great great grandcousin of the queen of France and she has many cats. Marin -Marin is Louie's cousin form Puerto Rico. She lives with them and always babysitting the little sisters. Marin is older than Esperanza or we think she is because she dresses to go out in dark nylons and heavy makeup. Vargas Family -The Varga’s childrens mother is an overwhelmed widow who is still mourning her husbands death, and the children are extremely unruly and undisciplined. One of them, Angel Vargas, died after falling from a great height. Alicia -Alicia is a hard-working, intelligent university student who is trying to escape a life of domestic chores and the patriarchy. Sally -Sally was a girl Esperanza looked up to, as she was beautiful and lots of boys liked her. She is a victim of her fathers abuse, which led her to get married to a much older guy when she was young. Her lack of empathy led Esperanza to physical danger and her assault. Geraldo No Last Name -Geraldo was a guy Marin was dancing with, who on his way home was killed in and hit and run. He died in the hospital because he spoke no English, and only an intern was working. Aunt Lupe -Esperanza's aunt. In her youth, Lupe was a vibrant, beautiful swimmer, but now she is old, blind, and bed-ridden. She listens to Esperanza's poems and encourages her to keep writing, but Esperanza and her friends mock Lupe behind her back. Mama - A traditionally feminine and motherly woman, who is said to keep her appearance consistently maintained by pinning her hair into curls. Mama is one of many women on Mango Street who feel trapped in their circumstances. Papa -Esperanza's father. Originally from Mexico, Papa is less domineering than the other father figures in the neighborhood. He works most of the time and is rarely home. The Three Sisters -The sisters represent the “Three Fates” of ancient mythology, women who decided births, deaths, and the lengths of lives. The Three Sisters tell Esperanza that she needs to come back to Mango Street "for the ones who cannot leave as easily as you" Sire -Sire is Esperanza's first real crush. He is a neighborhood boy who sometimes stares at her. Esperanza always tries to stare straight ahead when she passes him and not to be afraid. Her parents tell her Sire is a punk and that she shouldn't talk to him. Rafaela -A neighborhood woman whose husband locks her in their apartment because he is afraid she'll run off. Rafaela sends money down on a clothesline to Esperanza and her friends so they can buy her sweet juices from the convenience store. Mamacita -Mamacita is the wife of one of Esperanza's neighbors. Her husband works very hard to bring her and her child to Mango Street, but once Mamacita arrives, she never leaves the house. She misses Mexico and refuses to assimilate. She is hugely fat, but Esperanza also finds her beautiful. Esperanza means Hope in English, and sadness and waiting in Spanish. The novel takes place in Chicago Esperanza’s first job is at a a photo finishing store called "Peter Pan Photo Finishers" on North Broadway The husbands of …Mamacita…. and …Rafaela…………… imprison them in their homes. One way many girls in Esperanza’s community try to escape the poverty they experience, is by Getting Married The Three Sisters tell Esperanza she must Come back to Mango street for "for the ones who cannot leave as easily as you" The genre of this text is Vignettes/Chicano literature What special place does Esperanza go to escape her daily life? The Monkey Garden/Her imagination Rachel, Lucy, and Esperanza pool their money to purchase a .. A bike Theme? Finding Identity and belonging