Oct 7, 2008

The House on Mango Street | Suggested Essay Topics

Part I: The House on Mango Street, Hairs, and Boys & Girls
1. Discuss Esperanza’s disappointment with the house on Mango Street. Why doesn’t she consider it “a real house”? What does the house represent for her?

2. Why is having a “real” house so important to Esperanza?

3. What kind of person emerges in these first three vignettes? What are Esperanza’s concerns?

Part II: My Name, Cathy Queen of Cats, and Our Good Day
1. Why does Esperanza want to change her name? Is it the name itself that she wants to change, or something else?

2. Discuss...