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  In "house on mango street", what are Esperanza's concerns through vignette 3?

  Posted by smiley117 on Nov 15, 2009 at 08:20 AM

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  Describe a conflict in the book, include a description of it, the type of conflict, who it invovled, and its resolution.  

  Posted by qaz123 on Nov 11, 2009 at 04:51 AM

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  What was the author's purpose and main theme regarding The House on Mango Street?  Explain. 

  Posted by lol1234 on Nov 10, 2009 at 05:19 PM

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  What specific genre of realistic fiction is The House on Mango Street? (teen drama... sports fiction.. ??)  

  Posted by lol1234 on Nov 8, 2009 at 05:17 PM

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  why does esperanza say that she looks down at her foot but sees a foot that is no longer hers?

  Posted by narutofan94 on Nov 5, 2009 at 10:12 AM

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  What how many symbols are in Alicia Who Sees Mice-A House On Mango Street? And what are they?

  Posted by maiyer2010 on Nov 3, 2009 at 05:00 PM

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  In the novel "The House on Mango Street," where did Esperanza's family come from?

  Posted by princess-10896 on Oct 7, 2009 at 03:59 PM

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  to what extent is The House on Mango Street a bildungsroman (coming of age story)?

  Posted by victorman on Sep 16, 2009 at 06:07 PM

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  How do i make the AP cards for my freshman year? On the book House On Mango Street and Of Mice And Men... Plz help

  Posted by roxy55 on Sep 6, 2009 at 10:25 PM

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  In terms of family and friends, which aspect does Esperanza find most frustrating in The House on Mango Street?

  Posted by luvs2sk8 on Sep 1, 2009 at 12:01 PM

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  In the book The House on Mango Street how does Darius's veiw of god different from the nuns' veiw of god, at least in the eyes of Esperanza?

  Posted by lindoparkcrips on Aug 24, 2009 at 09:24 AM

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  What is the conflict and solution in the book titled The House on Mango street?

  Posted by smiley19 on Aug 3, 2009 at 01:44 PM

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  What are some symbols in The House on Mango Street?

  Posted by aabbcc112233 on Jul 24, 2009 at 08:16 PM

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  Discuss the relationship between Esperanza and her mother in The House on Mango Street.

  Posted by marlon0607 on Jun 22, 2009 at 05:11 PM

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  What are some causes and effects of "House on Mango Street"?

  Posted by sb09 on May 20, 2009 at 06:42 AM

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  How can I describe Esperanza in House on Mango Street?

  Posted by sandylov on May 17, 2009 at 02:03 PM

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  Why does Rosa Vargas cry everyday in The House on Mango Street?

  Posted by babygurl09 on May 9, 2009 at 07:42 AM

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  Why are the chapters so short in "The House on Mango Street"?

  Posted by beachbabe0191 on Apr 14, 2009 at 08:13 PM

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  Why does Esperanza admire Marin in "House on Mango Street"?

  Posted by esisisi on Jan 6, 2009 at 12:40 PM

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  Why does Esperanza not want to dance in "House on Mango Street"?

  Posted by atm on Dec 23, 2008 at 09:34 AM

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  What does Esperanza name mean in English?

  Posted by lilboy73 on Dec 11, 2008 at 02:46 AM

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  Why does Cisneros end the book with the lines, "For the ones I left behind? For the ones who cannot [get] out?"

  Posted by angel8212 on Dec 10, 2008 at 12:51 PM

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  In Chancles how does she react to dancing with her uncle?

  Posted by angel8212 on Dec 8, 2008 at 08:42 PM

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  Why does Esperanza point to the wrong house when the nun asks where she lives in A House on Mango Street?

  Posted by angel8212 on Dec 7, 2008 at 08:01 PM

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  In "Hips" What is the significance of the rhyme that opens this chapter?

  Posted by angel8212 on Dec 6, 2008 at 07:33 PM

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  In the House on Mango Street in what ways is Marin older than the other girls?

  Posted by angel8212 on Dec 5, 2008 at 07:10 PM

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  How does Esperanza feel about moving alot?

  Posted by tehe01 on Dec 2, 2008 at 04:02 PM

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  In "House on Mango Street", what figure of speech is "tortilla star" and what does the phrase mean?

  Posted by mak183 on Nov 2, 2008 at 09:34 AM

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  In The House on Mango Street, if the house symbolizes limited options, then what evidence could I use to back that statement up?

  Posted by polkadotz on Nov 1, 2008 at 10:07 PM

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  What does Esperanza's house symbolize in "House on Mango Street"?

  Posted by slowthinkr11 on Oct 29, 2008 at 05:16 PM

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  How does Cisneros use culture in "The House on Mango Street" and why is this so importnant to its success?

  Posted by nancibrillant on Oct 24, 2008 at 06:51 AM

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  Why is Esperanza afraid of Sire and what do her parents say about him in "House on Mango Street"?

  Posted by psue22 on Oct 21, 2008 at 07:19 PM

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  What are the various meanings of Esperanza's name?

  Posted by taniyah on Oct 13, 2008 at 11:31 AM

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  What is distinctive about Cathy in "The House on Mango Street"?

  Posted by lilrobbksofly on Oct 13, 2008 at 09:15 AM

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  What are two significant events in the story "The House On Mango Street"?

  Posted by w101 on Oct 10, 2008 at 04:54 PM

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  What is the theme in the vignette "Hairs" in "House on Mango Street"?

  Posted by steffy1989 on Oct 1, 2008 at 06:09 PM

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  What is Esperanza's last name in "The House on Mango Street"?

  Posted by val19 on Jul 28, 2008 at 09:08 PM

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  In "The House on Mango Street", what body part does Esperanza fixate on as a symbol of her unattractiveness?

  Posted by poopsniff on Jul 21, 2008 at 08:08 AM

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  In "House on Mango Street", why is Esperanza annoyed by Nenny? Give details from the book.

  Posted by lllmmm on Jun 2, 2008 at 08:26 PM

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  In the book what does Cinsero like or dislike about Chicago explain why she likes Chicago, her ups and downs of chicago?

  Posted by cheekyfellow on Jun 2, 2008 at 03:55 PM

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  What did the sister with the marble hands mean when she told Esperanza that she must remember to come back for the others?

  Posted by loliluvmath on Mar 28, 2008 at 05:47 AM

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  In "Beautiful and Creul" Esperanza says, "I have begun my own quiet war." What does she mean?

  Posted by lilsimao20 on Mar 28, 2008 at 05:43 AM

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  What bonds do the different characters share with Esperanza in "The House on Mango Street"?

  Posted by loliluvmath on Mar 26, 2008 at 07:12 PM

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  In "The House on Mango Street," how does Esperanza feel about going into a neighborhood of another color?

  Posted by cferr123 on Mar 26, 2008 at 07:06 PM

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  In  "The House on Mango Street," Esperanza says of her neighborhood, "All brown all around, we are safe." What does she mean?

  Posted by lilsimao20 on Mar 26, 2008 at 06:52 PM

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  In The House on Mango Street, what is Esperanza's neighborhood like?

  Posted by loliluvmath on Mar 24, 2008 at 02:19 PM

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  Is the house on Mango Street the kind of house Esperanza always wanted?

  Posted by lilsimao20 on Mar 24, 2008 at 02:15 PM

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  What is the significance of the title "Chanclas"?

  Posted by english10 on Nov 9, 2007 at 01:33 PM

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  why is alicia "afraid of nothing except four-legged fur, and fathers"?

  Posted by angie310 on Nov 9, 2007 at 09:55 AM

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  What is the plot?

  Posted by sourskittles1996 on Nov 7, 2007 at 07:42 PM