Saturday, August 29, 2009
House on Mango Street
I really appreciate the way that Cisernos tells the story of Esperanza. Even though I don't usually read a lot of poetry, the poetic language that Cisneros weaves into her tale of Esperanza really provides a lot of insight into the Latino culture and how difficult it is for young people to separate what others think or see of them and who they really are. I was really upset with the nun's reaction to where Esperanza lives. Nuns are supposed to be religious figures who teach young people about tolerance of others and making judgments. I can understand Esperanza wanting another house (or metaphorically) a true definiton of who she is and what she wants for her future.
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I couldn't agree more. I was shocked when reading about the nun.
ReplyDeleteRyan Christopher Aban.
1st to comment.
P.S. I beat you Monic!
What else has made you stop and think while you've been reading. I know that some male students say they can't identify with Esperanza, but are there some feelings, frustrations, or dilemmas that she faces that are similar to you?
ReplyDeleteThe way Esperanza was describing Sally. I thought she might have been hinting at some of her own problems. Also in Linoleum Roses I think the only difference between her father and the marshmallow salesman is that the her husband gives her money to purchase items for herself.
ReplyDeleteI couldn't think of any problems that could relate to me.
ReplyDeleteThis Book really makes me angry at times, as I have pointed out in class. The way these men treat these women or totally uncalled for. Also, Women....ARE NOT meant to be kept INSIDE a house!!!!!!! AHHH! There are meant to ROAM and be FREE! These men are deluded.
ReplyDelete-Jenny DeGumbia.