Can you picture being apart of a wealthy family in Mexico? Most people in Mexico are seen as seen as poor and very needy, but Esperanza came from a very blessed family. (Ryan 3) Esperanza's family is seen as a very wealthy family, especially in the 1930's. Her father is a wealthy farm owner that accumulates most of the money for the family, and Esperanza is spoiled rotten due to this. (Ryan 3) She owns many nice things that many her age couldn't afford in Mexico at the time. She has been excited lately due to the fact her 13th birthday was approaching, but she could hardly wait for her 15th birthday. She knows on her 15th birthday, she and others will wear white gowns, big celebrations for her, and even the sons of the richest families will dance with her. (Ryan 5) Esperanza realizes her birthday is only a few days away, and Papa left and hasn't been seen the past few days. Esperanza knows every year that her father is there for her birthday, and gives her a surprise every year.
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She runs outside to see what was going on, and they tell her that her father has been killed by bandits. (Ryan 10) Esperanza then knew her birthday this year wouldn't be the same without her father. Come to find out, after Papa has died one of his evil stepbrothers has taken the land, and demanded the house but after Mama wouldn't give it to him he burned it down. (Ryan 14) She then has to make a decision on whether to marry him, or flee. She instantly picks fleeing from Mexico with Esperanza. She knew this was the better choice, rather than living with the evil stepbrother. She wasn't concerned with the fact he was going to take everything she has, she is more concerned with getting away from him. Her Mama is glad to get away from him, but sad to leave the rest of her family. When
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She runs outside to see what was going on, and they tell her that her father has been killed by bandits. (Ryan 10) Esperanza then knew her birthday this year wouldn't be the same without her father. Come to find out, after Papa has died one of his evil stepbrothers has taken the land, and demanded the house but after Mama wouldn't give it to him he burned it down. (Ryan 14) She then has to make a decision on whether to marry him, or flee. She instantly picks fleeing from Mexico with Esperanza. She knew this was the better choice, rather than living with the evil stepbrother. She wasn't concerned with the fact he was going to take everything she has, she is more concerned with getting away from him. Her Mama is glad to get away from him, but sad to leave the rest of her family. When
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