The House on Mango Street | Part VI: The Family of Little Feet and A Rice Sandwich
New Characters:
The Family of Little Feet: Grandpa, Grandma, Baby, and Mother: a family in Esperanza’s neighborhood
Bum man: a drunkard outside the local tavern
Gloria: Nenny’s friend
Nun: the nun in charge of the canteen at Esperanza’s school
Sister Superior: the nun in charge at Esperanza’s school
The Family of Little Feet
Esperanza describes the small feet of a family in her neighborhood. The mother of that family gives Esperanza, Rachel, and Lucy three pairs of old high-heeled shoes.
Because the mother has small feet, the shoes fit the girls...
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