The House on Mango Street Review

Front

What feeling did the nun evoke in Esperanza regarding her house?

Back

Ashamed

Front

Who sends postcards from Colorado?

Back

My cousins

Front

What inference can be made about Esperanza based on her parents' words about their living situation?

Back

She thinks things will not change.

Front

Why does the narrator plan to return to Mango Street?

Back

To help others leave.

Front

Who is described as playing the violin?

Back

The musician.

Front

What does the term 'temporary' imply in the context of Esperanza's living situation?

Back

It suggests that the current situation is not permanent.

Front

How does Esperanza feel about her identity in relation to her neighborhood?

Back

She feels conflicted and often ashamed.

Front

What role does family play in Esperanza's life as depicted in the book?

Back

Family is a source of both support and conflict.

Front

What does Mango Street symbolize for Esperanza?

Back

It symbolizes both her roots and the limitations she wants to escape.

Front

How does Esperanza's perspective on her neighborhood change throughout the story?

Back

She begins to see it as a place to help others rather than just a place of shame.