We continuously wage war when it comes to dealing with the complexities of life. It is easy to succumb to the illusion or to dream of becoming rich, having a beautiful home and experiencing all of the good things in life. The author brings to light images in the story that exemplifies the recurring need for the main character to escape the hardship of her reality. The images of poverty could be seen as a part of the character's everyday life. "The water pipes broke and the landlord wouldn't fix them because the house was too old...We were using the washroom next door and carrying water over in empty milk cartons (Cisneros p. 122)." Within the con

And Writing. The Human Experience. 7th ed. Abcarian, Klotz, and

Cisneros, Sandra. "The House on Mango Street." Literature Reading

Richardson. St. Martin Press: New York 1988. 122-123.

Some common words found in the essay are:
Sandra Cisneros, Mango Street, Kiki Nenny, American Dream-, mango street, house mango street, house mango, Human Experience, Press York, House Mango, setting story, move house, running water, beautiful home, water pipes, lottery ticket, everyday life,
Approximate Word count = 881
Approximate Pages = 4 (250 words per page double spaced)