Black, white, and orange illustration of Esperanza standing in front of a building or structure

The House on Mango Street

by Sandra Cisneros

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Cathy Queen of Cats Summary

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Last Updated on January 9, 2023, by eNotes Editorial. Word Count: 60

Cathy claims to be “the great great grand cousin of the queen of France.” She gossips about her neighbors on Mango Street, telling Esperanza whom to avoid. Cathy has a great many cats of all ages, shapes, and sizes all around her house. She complains that the neighborhood is deteriorating, forgetting that Esperanza and her family have just moved there.

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