One day, her father gets upset when he catches Sally talking to a boy at school, “and then, he broke into his hands” (93), revealing how women are mistreated in society. Many women face similar consequences as Sally does; her father’s actions prevent her from being an independent individual, blocking her from the freedom to live her life the way she wants to and exemplifying the physical abuse women face on Mango Street. Finally, Esperanza showcases her sexual assault experience that takes place at the carnival. Specifically, Sally leaves Esperanza all alone, and she “couldn’t do anything but cry” (100). Before, Esperanza had never imagined the possibility of being raped someday; but, without Sally, she experiences something that she never wanted, which exposes that the women on Mango Street are vulnerable, and they are viewed as sexual objects, which dehumanizes them in
One day, her father gets upset when he catches Sally talking to a boy at school, “and then, he broke into his hands” (93), revealing how women are mistreated in society. Many women face similar consequences as Sally does; her father’s actions prevent her from being an independent individual, blocking her from the freedom to live her life the way she wants to and exemplifying the physical abuse women face on Mango Street. Finally, Esperanza showcases her sexual assault experience that takes place at the carnival. Specifically, Sally leaves Esperanza all alone, and she “couldn’t do anything but cry” (100). Before, Esperanza had never imagined the possibility of being raped someday; but, without Sally, she experiences something that she never wanted, which exposes that the women on Mango Street are vulnerable, and they are viewed as sexual objects, which dehumanizes them in