The House on Mango Street Chapters 40-44

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What is the significance of the three sisters’ advice to Esperanza in 'The Three Sisters'?

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It emphasizes the idea that Esperanza will eventually leave Mango Street but must return to help others.

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What does the statement 'No, like it or not, you are Mango Street' mean in relation to Esperanza's identity in 'Alicia & I Talking on Edna’s Steps'?

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Esperanza is beginning to realize that she cannot escape her past or background.

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How does Esperanza feel about Alicia’s aspirations in 'Alicia & I Talking On Edna’s Steps'?

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She is envious and wishes she could leave Mango Street too.

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What message do 'The Three Sisters' impart about Esperanza's future?

Back

She will escape Mango Street but will always be tied to it.

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How does Esperanza feel about her home on Mango Street in 'Alicia & I Talking on Edna’s Steps'?

Back

She feels trapped by the limitations of her home and wants to leave.

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What theme is explored through Esperanza's relationship with her home in 'The House on Mango Street'?

Back

The theme of identity and belonging.

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What role does family play in Esperanza's life as depicted in 'The House on Mango Street'?

Back

Family represents both support and the constraints of tradition.

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How does Esperanza's perspective on gender roles evolve throughout the story?

Back

She begins to understand the expectations placed on women and seeks to define her own identity.

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What does the character of Alicia represent in 'The House on Mango Street'?

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Alicia represents ambition and the desire to escape the limitations of their environment.

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How does the setting of Mango Street influence the characters' lives?

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Mango Street serves as a backdrop that shapes their identities, dreams, and struggles.