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A comprehensive set of vocabulary flashcards covering key themes, symbols, and literary devices from 'The House on Mango Street'.
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Louie
Represents the danger and 'stolen' nature of life on Mango Street.
Symbolism of high heels
Symbolizes growing up and the scary side of male attention.
Gil’s refusal to sell his music box
Represents inner beauty that isn't for sale.
Esperanza's desire to eat
To feel 'special' and 'important.'
Geraldo
Represents the 'anonymous' immigrant who dies and is forgotten.
Mamacita
Represents the pain of being stuck in a new country without the language.
Marin’s priorities
Waiting for a man to 'save' her and change her life.
'Those Who Don’t'
Illustrates fear of others based on race or neighborhood.
'Chancles'
Represents Esperanza’s deep shame about her 'ugly' clothes and poverty.
Ruthie
A grown woman who acts like a child; a warning of wasted potential.
Earl
A mysterious neighbor who brings different women home, representing adult secrets.
Voice and tone of 'Sire'
Mix of excitement and fear during a first crush.
Voice and tone of 'Four Skinny Trees'
Symbolizes strength; they grow despite having no 'reason' to.
Rafaela
Locked in her house by her husband, she literally dreams of freedom.
Esperanza's refusal to go out on Sundays
She stops going because seeing 'nice' houses makes her feel poor and ashamed.
'Darius and the Clouds'
Finding something holy (God) in a dirty, crowded place.
Reason for Esperanza working
To pay for her private Catholic school.
Esperanza's main desire
A house of her own to write in.
'A Smart Cookie'
Her mom’s regret about quitting school over 'shame.'
Monkey Garden
A place of childhood play that turns into a place of adult 'games.'
'Bums in the Attic'
Esperanza’s plan to help those even poorer than her.
Monkey Garden vs. Garden of Eden
Esperanza's childhood innocence ends through witnessing the reality of sexual maturity and betrayal.
Foils of Esperanza
Characters like Sally or Marin, who show the 'wrong' way to escape.
Simile
Comparison using 'like' or 'as.'
Metaphor
Direct comparison without 'like' or 'as.'
Hyperbole
Big exaggeration for effect.
Personification
Giving human traits to objects.