House on Mango Street
The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros, is not just a book about the Chicano experience. Although it accurately portrays the life of a young Hispanic girl during this time, the short vignettes also have a universal message for all young adults. Lessons such as individualism, self-reliance, sexuality, and family are important aspects of everyone’s life. Moreover, it is through these lessons that one learns the hardships as well as the blessings that life has to offer. The first vignette explains how Esperanza and her family arrived at Mango Street. Even though the house is in poor condition, it provides the family with more space and more independence than they have ever had. The rented house allows them to dream of someday having a house of their own, a safe and luxurious haven for the family. This dream is particularly important to Esperanza who longs for a space in which to develop her own habits and opinions, and for a security she has never known. A house in Esper
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Some common words found in the essay are:
Mango Street, Beautiful Cruel, Sandra Cisneros, Linoleum Roses, Laughter Esperanza, ESPERANZA HOPE, mango street, house mango street, House Mango, identifying oneself, house mango, esperanza family,
Approximate Word count = 666
Approximate Pages = 3 (250 words per page double spaced)
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