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Esperanza Rising Questions
- Do you ever hear about immigration in the news?
- Did Esperanza and her family do the right thing in deciding not to join the workers’ strike?
- Who is your favorite character in Esperanza Rising?
- What is the minimum wage in the state where you live?
Why is Abuelita staying behind in Mexico?
Why did Abuelita stay behind in Mexico? She needed to save money. She had hurt her ankle and needed to stay at the convent. She didn’t want to go with Mama and Esperanza.
Why was Esperanza angry at Miguel before he returned with Abuelita?
Why was Esperanza angry with Miguel before he returned with Abuelita? He had neglected the roses and they were almost dead. He said he might go back and work for Esperanza’s uncles. He told Esperanza she was not at all like her Papa.
Why was Esperanza mad at Miguel?
She is angry with Miguel because he retains his belief that he can get ahead. Esperanza believes that Miguel will never be anything besides a peasant in America. Esperanza encounters a “mountain” when she learns that Mama can come home.
What is the crocheted blanket a symbol of?
There will always be setbacks, pitfalls, and skipped or missed chances and opportunities—nevertheless, perseverance is paramount, and one must never be “afraid to start over.” Throughout the novel, the act of crocheting, and the blankets and scarves Esperanza and Abuelita make both together and apart, serve as symbols …
What does her bruises had been to her pride mean?
Explain what the narrator means by saying,”Her bruises had been her pride”. How do you know? . It means her bruises showed how much she overcame and the hard work she does.
How does Tio Luis threaten Mama?
Way. Tío Luis threatens Mama, reminding her that the house and the grapes are on his land, and that he can make life very difficult for her.
Is Esperanza Rising a true story?
The book was inspired by some actual events, the results of my research, and my own imagination. (It will be helpful for the reader to read the author’s note in the back of the book.) Although the book is based loosely on my grandmother’s immigration and parallels her story, Esperanza Rising is a work of fiction.
How did Marta treat Esperanza?
Marta was really rude to Esperanza. When Esperanza told Marta that she was wealthy, Marta thought Esperanza had no good qualities.
What happened after Mama refused Tio Luis proposal?
which of these occurred after Mama refused Tio Luis’s proposal? scorned the little girl who wanted to touch her doll.
Why was Marta so rude to Esperanza when they met?
Esperanza reminded her of a girl that beat her up at the bike rack after school when she was in 6th grade. Marta was rude because she felt all rich people in Mexico were the same and had no good qualities. Esperanza rides in a truck on the highway to the camp.
What was Esperanza’s favorite dessert?
Josefina makes Esperanza’s favorite dessert, flan de almendras.
Who stole Esperanza’s money?
Miguel stole the money orders to bring proof to Esperanza that things will get better. Q. “Esperanza knew that her eyes were not deceiving her. Her throat tightened and she felt as if she couldn’t move.”
Who does Esperanza marry?
Rosaura’s death left Esperanza free to marry Alex, and everyone in the household is overjoyed.
How old is Esperanza at the end of the book?
The book ends on the day of Esperanza’s 14th birthday and Esperanza has finally learned to be grateful for what she does have: her family reunited, friends who love her, and most of all: hope.
What do the roses symbolize in Esperanza Rising?
Alfonso plants the roses outside their group’s cabin in California, and while Esperanza waits for them to grow, the promise of new blooms is symbolic of Esperanza’s hope in the face of pain and desire for rebirth, as painful as change, adaptation, and moving on in the face of loss may be.
What lesson does Abuelita teach Esperanza when she teaches her how do you crochet a blanket?
As it turns out, the lessons of crocheting often expand beyond the skill and into—wait for it—real life. As Abuelita explains to Esperanza, the zigzags in the blanket’s pattern look like mountains and valleys, representing the series of obstacles that Esperanza will have to overcome in life.
What does Esperanza think will help Mama?
What does Esperanza decide to do to help herself and Mama? They cut up the potatoes, leaving two dimples, or eyes, in every piece. These pieces will be planted in the ground, where they’ll grow into new potatoes. Why is Marta not allowed to stay with her aunt and uncle?
Why did Marta say that the workers were kittens What did she want them to do?
Marta compares the Mexican workers to the weak defenseless kittens, so the workers should stand up for their rights. Why was Marta so angry she wanted to strikes? She disliked the rights at many camps.
Why was Esperanza so angry with Mama?
Q. Why was Esperanza so angry with Mama? She gave her doll away.
What does the kitten that Marta holds symbolize in Esperanza Rising?
Answers 1. The kittens are meant to represent the workers. Marta holds one of the kittens in front of a crowd and says that their group of workers are “small, meek animals” who allow themselves to be taken advantage of by the camp bosses.
How did Esperanza find out her Papa died?
Esperanza learns that Papa and his workers were attacked and killed by bandits. She tells the story to Señor Rodriguez, her friend Marisol’s father who has brought the papayas Esperanza’s father had ordered for Esperanza’s party. Papa’s funeral services last for three days, and people leave the family food and flowers.
Does Ramona marry Tio Luis?
Tío Luis offers to combine their property and asks Ramona to marry him. Ramona refuses.
What did Papa leave Tio Luis?
Tío Luis and Tío Marco come each day to take care of business in Papa’s study. A lawyer comes to talk to Mama about Papa’s will. He has left the house and the income from the grapes to Mama and Esperanza. However, Papa left the land to Tío Luis since he is the bank president and the banker on the loan.
Who is Esperanza’s first crush?
Sire. Esperanza’s first crush. Sire sometimes stares at Esperanza, and though she is afraid, she tries sometimes to look back at him. Sire and his girlfriend Lois hang around outside late at night.
Was Esperanza born Mexico?
This fictional story parallels her life in some ways. She was born and raised in Aguascalientes, Mexico. Her father was Sixto Ortega and her mother, Ramona. They lived on El Rancho de la Trinidad (which I changed to El Rancho de las Rosas) and her uncles did hold prominent positions in the community.
Is Esperanza a Spanish name?
Esperanza is a Spanish feminine given name, meaning “hope” or “expectation”.
Why is Marta critical of Papa?
Answers 1. Marta is critical of Papa because he was a wealthy landowner. In her eyes, all landowners were responsible for holding down the workers.
What was Miguel and Alfonso surprise?
After dinner Miguel and Alfonso tell Mama and Esperanza that they have a surprise for them. Behind the cabin they have built a shrine to Our Lady of Guadalupe and surrounded it with Papa? s roses. After the fire, Alfonso and Miguel dug down to the roots of the singed roses, which were still healthy.
What did Esperanza discover hiding in a corner?
When Esperanza goes to get more rubber bands, she’s surprised to find Marta hiding in a corner. This is Esperanza’s chance to get rid of Marta for good.