Sandra Cisneros

were constantly seen as unable to think of things out of chores. They were bound to the house chores and taking care of the children. Women had to stay home while the men actually made something out of themselves. The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros and "I dreamed a Dream" from the Broadway play Les miserable's by Victor Hugo both depict women in a similar fashion. The House on Mango Street and "I Dreamed a Dream" convey the universal theme of the oppression of women in a patriarchal…

“Esperanza, The Little Mature” In the book The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros, a girl named Esperanza, living with her family of two brothers and one sister and her parents. They spend many years moving from a rented house to another, until they got their own, the house on Mango Street. Although Esperanza seems to be very lonely and sometimes ashamed of her own family, she gets to meet many people where she lives, make friends and appreciate many other things. Esperanza changes little…

Comparison of the Theme and Conflict Presented in “Class” and “Never Marry a Mexican” In the stories, “Class” by Sherman Alexie, and “Never Marry a Mexican” by Sandra Cisneros, both of the main characters struggle with an internal conflict of accepting who they are, and their heritage. The problems both Edgar and Clemencia are challenged with in their daily lives are results of them both trying to be someone they are not. The conflict presented through the main characters in each story is a…

Background Summary of Field Experience For my Summative Project, I completed my observation hours at Heritage High School in freshmen English classes. I chose this site because it is close to my residence and the contact information was provided by Regis University. When I reached out to the person of contact, she was slow to respond. Taking maters into my own hands, I went to the Heritage High School website and researched the English teachers on my own. While looking around online, I was…

Human beings have a desire of finding their way back to the Garden. Humans all seek the ultimate serenity that thrives in the Garden. The American Garden simply represents a concept. Humans believe they can regain the lost Garden of Eden by creating a new Garden of Eden in the physical universe. Thus, the theory that emerges from this concept is that, America embodies the new Garden of Eden, because America is a country of opportunity and individual prosperity. However, the physical attributes…

House on Mango Street Sandra Cisneros Nov. 1, 2017 Miranda Spitler The House on Mango Street Section 1 Pages 3-27 "My Name" 1. What does Esperanza tell us her name means? Based on this, what can you infer about how Esperanza views herself? Esperanza tells us her name means hope in English and her name in Spanish means too many letters. Based on this I can infer that Esperanza likes the way her name is pronounced in Spanish, but not in English. 2. How does her culture…

Cultural pressures for women to follow their heritages can be a form of prison, but if they are brave enough to break tradition, their freedom awaits. Maxine Hong Kingston, Sandra Cisneros, and Alice Walker give us a glimpse into three different families where women are oppressed by the traditions of their male dominated cultures. The common theme connecting “No Name Woman,” “Woman Hollering Creek,” and “Every Day Use,” is that overbearing men are the reason that women cannot have absolute…

men because they feel like they need to be “accepted” in order to succeed in their society. In my opinion, women’s actions reflect on the way they want men to treat them. They are not obligated to do anything, but they still bow down to them. Sandra Cisneros, the author, really clarifies the different type of ways women portray themsleves and how their actions lead to men abusing them in the novel. Women are constantly influencing the main character, Esperanza, into thinking the only way to…

Elena Poniatowska: A Mexican Superhero Not all superheroes wear capes. French born Mexican author Elena Poniatowska focuses her writing her writings on women and children, and acts as an advocate for people whom she feels have no voice. Elena Poniatowska also known as “Mexico’s grande dame of letter”, author of Massacre in Mexico, became known for her ability combine facts with fiction and specializing in political and social issues that has influenced many writers today. Poniatowska…

On Veterans Day 2014, I asked my dad if we could play a round of golf. Since I was a baseball fanatic at the timen, my dad was surprised by my question, but nevertheless he set up a round of golf for us. When I hit a ball off the first tee, I knew I had found a new, strong passion. Although my swing was horrible, I was determined to practice golf everyday to become better. I told my mom about my exhilarating experience on the golf course later that night, and I slowly began to realize that I…