The Question and Answer section for Esperanza Rising is a great resource to ask questions, find answers, and discuss the novel.
The burnt out vines "looked as if someone had taken a giant comb, and dipped it in black paint, and gently swirled it across a huge canvas."
Miguel means that Spanish people enjoy sharing good meals together, 'Full bellies and Spanish blood go hand in.
From Isabel's description, life was very difficult for the immigrants in America. Hard work was essential, childhoods were cut short, education was basically non-existent, everyone had a role to play and families depended on each member to do...
