House on Mango Street
15.The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros
15. Why does Esperanza want to eat in the canteen?
15. Why does Esperanza want to eat in the canteen?
I think this question was answered before. In any case, she thought the kids who ate lunch in the canteen were "special kids". She wanted to fit in so she convinced her mother to write a note allowing her to stay for lunch.