House On Mango Street Research Paper

My environment & experiences have shaped me into who I am today through the people I’m around & even the people I choose not to be around anymore. The positive & the negative people have all taught me important life lessons, Much like how the people in esperanzas neighborhood from the house on mango street helped her to realize what matters & value where she comes from or how Marji fights for whats right. I am, like all of these characters, greatful for everyone that has made me who i am today & for everyone who has influenced me. In the house on mango street, Esperanzas environment on mango street inspires her later on to become a better person, to become better than mango street, to grow. Mango street hat taught her not to greive for …show more content…
Growing up in this environment influenced Marji in many ways, both good & bad. Marjis parents influenced her to fight for what she believed was right. Her parents often participated in the riots, fighting for individuality & freedom. This causes marji to rebel at school & have the courage to speak her mind. I can relate to her through the way i was raised & how my parents taught me to always fight for what i believed in. This has caused some , much like marji experienced, conflict with teachers or other people in my life. But like Marjean, i am proud of my actions because i am fighting for what i believe in. In the story sweet potato pie, Buddy struggles to understand why Charlie took the bag of pie away, but when Buddy uderstands he gets emotional. Not because he thinks charlies actions are logical but because he understands charlies true intentions. I can relate to Buddy because the people in my life that try to help me. Im initially angry & resistant at first, but once i understand their true intentions i can easily accept it. This has helped me to become more accepting of peoples help & to trust them because in the end, theyre just trying to better