10 questions on plot, characters, and themes. Free to take, so you can see exactly what to review before class.
1. Why does Esperanza feel ashamed of the house on Mango Street when her family first moves there?
2. What does Marin's behavior in the book suggest about her hopes for the future?
3. How does Sally's marriage turn out to be different from what she expected?
4. What role does Esperanza's assault near the end of the book play in her character development?
5. What does Esperanza's discomfort with her name reveal about her relationship to her identity?
6. How does the structure of the book as a series of vignettes reflect its themes?
7. What does Rafaela's situation in the book illustrate about gender and power?
8. What does writing represent for Esperanza in the book?
9. What do the three sisters tell Esperanza about her future on Mango Street?
10. What does Esperanza's mother's story suggest about the cost of giving up on dreams?
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This guide is built from the original text to help you get oriented fast. It is designed for recall, paper planning, and getting unstuck, but it is still a paraphrased guide, not a substitute for the reading itself. Double-check anything important before you turn in formal work.
