House on Mango Street (Vignettes 36-44)

Front

Theme in 'The House on Mango Street'

Back

Struggle for personal identity

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

Compare Esperanza and Sally's views on life.

Back

Esperanza is independent; Sally seeks validation.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

Esperanza's character develops as she becomes distant while seeking independence from her family.

Back

Becomes distant seeking independence.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

Theme in 'A House of My Own'

Back

Desire for freedom and self-identity

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

Esperanza's changing view of her neighborhood.

Back

Frustration with its limitations.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

Phrase "I have begun my own quiet war" suggests the narrator's approach to life:

Back

Determined to assert her independence subtly.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

Esperanza's mother influences her views on growing up.

Back

Inspires her to seek education and independence.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

Esperanza's feelings about returning to Mango Street at the novel's end.

Back

False

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

Esperanza's mother and her past education decisions.

Back

Regrets not pursuing further education.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

Lesson from Esperanza's mother about shame:

Back

Shame is a barrier to personal growth.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2