Dear Esperanza,
While reading The House on Mango Street, I developed a series of opinions and questions relating to you and all your neighbors while living on Mango Street. First off, I couldn’t imagine what it feels like to go to school every day being the minority, feeling like you are not welcomed there by your teachers. Esperanza, you have experienced and witnessed so much at a little age, causing you to mature very quickly. I wouldn’t know how I would react and handle all of your problems so I respect you for never breaking down mentally. Having to work at a young age didn’t really go too well for you, but that didn’t stop you from chasing your dreams. Also, I am curious to know what happened to Nenny after you moved out of the house. I know a lot of crazy things happened on Mango Street while you lived there, so I can only imagine what crazy stuff has occurred since you moved out. Even though Mango Street has taught you so much, do you wish you could undo those years of living there and undo all of your experiences? I’ve never been a minority, so I wonder how it feels to be one of the very few Latinos around your neighborhood. Even though you found out some things the hard way, was it all worth it in the end? I feel like your identity developed while living on Mango Street, do you?
Sincerely,
Audrey