Sandra Cisneros

When I was three years old my mom used to play music in the car while driving me to swimming lessons. She would play the songs she liked to listen to but then she would ask me what I wanted. I always wanted to listen to “Jessie’s Girl.” Not many three year olds would say that but I knew that I liked that song. It went from her playing songs to me in the car to her buying me a little Disney karaoke machine when I was five. Shortly after that, she would watch “shows” my friend and I would make up…

Author Harper Lee writes in the famous novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, that, “You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view.” Indeed, point of views are not only important in life, but also important when a reader reads a story, for different point of views could give readers and the story different effects. In these two short stories, “Eleven” and “The Cask of Amontillado”, both author uses first person point of view to each give the readers an opportunity…

Cade Bambara’s, “The Lesson”, it is clear that characters in the story need to be exposed to various aspects of life. Miss Moore makes this possible. Tolerance is also another factor portrayed in Bambara’s story. “The House on Mango Street” by Sandra Cisneros, the narrator feels trapped in an environment of poverty and desolation. A nun’s question brings a realization that creates a goal or hope. Both stories portray similarities and characteristics of poverty in their…

just a collection of memories that slowly fade into oblivion. Then there are those who severely influence and shape lives and make their memories and impressions everlasting. This concept can be analyzed through detailed literature, for example Sandra Cisneros’ novella “The House On Mango Street” supporting characters shape the main character Esperanza. Through the events in the novella, it is clear to the reader Esperanza develops a concrete set of morals and goals based on the people in her…

compared to the lives of their children. Their children simply do not have to do any work. What parents do not understand is the hardship that children go through, due to being powerless. Their struggles are clearly exhibited in “Eleven,” by Sandra Cisneros, and “Boys and Girls,” by Alice Munro. Both authors show the troubles children face growing up, through being young; conflicted with themselves and others; and having no option due to their parents’ authority. Overall demonstrating how coming…

through the use of literature could pose as an informative and objective to critically analyze for constructive criticism to improve and understand society's’ viewpoints on certain preconceived opinions about a set race. In Mexican in France by Sandra Cisneros, the poem reveals society’s subconscious responses to a person’s appearances and how they seem to give the impression in which their ethics group have cultivated in the eyes’ of the general public.…

to this, two authors emphasize this concept through their works. In the film, “Mi Familia” director Gregory Nava describes the story of three generations of immigrants who struggle through adversity. Given that, “The House on Mango Street” by Sandra Cisnero tells the story of Esperanza, a young Mexican-American woman who struggles with prescribed gender roles and poverty. In a like manner, both authors have similar issues regarding immigration and cultural differences. Ultimately, both the film…

in the woods behind her house, Myop also has lovely feelings that inspire more adventure. The barbie doll loving narrator has many different feelings through out the short story. In the short stories “Flowers” and “Barbie-Q,” Alice Walker and Sandra Cisneros both use imagery to create a specific mood. In “Flowers” Walker uses imagery of the setting to develop a carefree and peaceful mood that establishes understanding for the actions of the main character, Myop. For a ten year old girl, Myop…

The vulnerability of Security Security is a very important thing to people. If people don’t have security they lose a sense of comfort. In House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros and “What Security Means to Me,” by Eve Ensler both show security and what it means to them in their eyes. Security helps people get through daily life easier than without it. When people do not have security they become lost. In House on Mango Street security pops up on many different sections throughout the story…

first time: Nancy Pelosi for Speaker of the House, although she lost the position in 2007, and Loretta Lynch, first African-American and second woman Attorney General. On the flipside, what is left of the sexist ideals can lead to a positive as Sandra Cisneros can attest to in ‘Only…