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Cisneros, Sandra. The House on Mango Street. Arte Publico Press, 1984.
House on Mango Street
by Sandra Cisneros
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Although she fears mice, Alicia fears her father more and obeys him. He says a woman's place is rising "with the tortilla star." Alcia does not sleep, however, but studies all night and endures a long commute because "she doesn't want to spend her...
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Esperanza is a determined girl. She is able to interpret her surroundings and the people in her community at a very young age. Eventually Esperanza feels it's her turn to take on the responsibility of leading the family,
"Esperanza felt...
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Yup. she says disgusted, stirring again. I was a smart cookie then.
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