Respond to the following in the form of a short essay. Your essay should consist of at least five paragraphs.
Compare and contrast Esperanza and the other women of The House on Mango Street. In your response, describe Esperanza’s character, and demonstrate how she is similar to and different from the other women in the novella. Then explain why Esperanza, unlike other women in the story, is able to avoid the pitfalls of her environment.
Cite specific examples from the novella in your response.
Word Count: 900–1500