Mango Street 1- 14 Opened Ended Questions 2025

How does Esperanza feel about her family's house on Mango Street? How does this reflect her character and aspirations?

How does Esperanza’s interaction with the nun in chapter 5 affect her self-image?

In "Cathy Queen of Cats," Cathy claims her family is moving because the neighborhood is getting bad. What does this reveal about racial and economic divisions in Esperanza’s world?

What role do names play in "My Name," and how does Esperanza feel about her own name?

What does Esperanza learn about beauty and gender roles from the girls in “Marin” and “Alicia Who Sees Mice”?

How does the theme of shame and self-perception appear in “Those Who Don’t” and “Gil’s Furniture Bought & Sold”?

How does Esperanza describe her neighborhood in “There Was an Old Woman She Had So Many Children She Didn’t Know What to Do”? What does this reveal about poverty and family dynamics?

What do the shoes symbolize in “The Family of Little Feet,” and how does Esperanza react to the attention she and her friends receive?

In “A Rice Sandwich,” how does Esperanza’s experience at lunch reflect larger themes of identity and social class?