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The House on Mango Street
Esperanza not always lived in Mango Street, she used to live in Loomis, Keeler, Paulina, and so on. The family shares a broken down red house on Mango Street. -
Our Good Day
In this chapter,Esperanza meets Lucy, and Rachel. Esperanza then gives them 5 dollars to be able to buy a bike. After buying the bike, they proceed to share it. -
Meme Ortiz
In this chapter Meme Ortiz moves into Cathys old house, in the back of the house there is a giant tree, in which they (Esperanza and Cathy) had the first annual Tarzan Jumping Contest were Meme won, but broke both arms. -
Louie, His Cousin & His Other Cousin
In Memes basement, a Puerto Rican family moved in, Louies family. Louies cousin then visited the family resulting in a cop car chasing him, and him crashing his yellow cadillac and gained a bruised forehead. -
Those Who Dont
In this chapter, it is understanded that if you are in the wrong neighborhood, you will get attacked. Each 'color' in their own neighborhood, and if to go to another section, 'Knees go shakity-shake and our car windows get rolled up tight an our eyes look straight.' -
Alicia Who Sees Mice
Alicia sees mice, whos father assures her that they arent there. Her mother has died, thus making her gain great responcibilities. -
The First Job
In this chapter Esperanza gets her first job in the same day of her interview, although she was only 15. -
Papa Who Wakes Up Tired in the Dark
In this chapter, Esperanzas grandfather dies, she saw her father cry, but didnt understand how to feel. At this point she begins to mature. -
Four Skinny Trees
Esperanza, in this chapter says that the only ones who understanded her were the four skinny trees. -
Sally
Sally teaches Esperanza how to act more grown up. even though Esperanzas mind is only a young age. Sally also opens up Esperanzas intrest for boys.
