Los Aguacates
Why does the author choose to tell about this time in this girl's life?
Give one example of descriptive language in this chapter.
What is your opinion about an event in this chapter?
Use a quote and tell how the quote proves your answer.
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The author chooses to tell about this time in Esperanza's life is because now Esperanza is very responsible and hard working compared to when she was lazy and rude. One example of descriptive language in this chapter is on pg.180 when it says, "The men went down the rows first, pruning the thick grapevines and leaving a few long branches or canes on each trunk. She followed, along with the others, and tied the canes on the taut wire that was stretched post to post. She ached from the cold and had to keep moving all day to keep warm." My opinion about the event that Marta was telling Esperanza and Miguel that if they don't join the strikers something bad could happen to them. I think Esperanza, Miguel and the rest of the family should stay in their camp because there is a possibility that all of those strikers could get fired. I know that Marta tells Esperanza and Miguel to join the strikers because on pg.196 it says, "We're going to shut down everything, the fields, the sheds, the railroad. If you have not joined us by then, be very careful."This proves my answer because Marta threatens Esperanza and Miguel to join the strikers.
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The author chosse to tell about this time in Esperanza's life because Esperanza changed a lot in just three months. One example of discriptive langue is on pg.181 it says "she could feel their suppleness and breathe in the fresh smell." My opinion about the events is that they are sad because Mama gets even sicker. I know this because on pg.182 it says "Im sorry to say your mother has pneumonia." This proves my answer because it says mama is sick.
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The author chooses to describe this part of Esperanza's life because she is learning that becoming responsible is NOT a walk in the park. She is learning how to work, and make a living from it. Esperanza has to transfer from a wealthy,spoiled,and bratty girl, to a hard-working and responsible young adult. I know this because on the back cover it says,"Riches to Rags" I think an example of descriptive language is on page 181,this is when Esperanza is thinking about Mama,"She missed her way of walking into a room, graceful and regal." I think this is descriptive because In my mind, I could picture Mama walking into a room. I have an opinion about when Marta threatend Esperanza and Miguel to strike. I think that was selfish because Marta wasn't thinking about their feelings. Whats the suprise,though? I think Marta should have a little heart once in a while. Otherwise, I liked this chapter
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The author choose to tell about this time because Esperanza is becoming more responsible every day...maybe even every second. She is working to being Abualita to California and to pay for Mama's medical bills. One example of descriptive language in this chapter is on page 182 it states, "She took another avacado, cut it in half, swung the knife into the pit and pulled it from the flesh." My mind had kind of a wierd mental picture when i read about the flesh. When Esperanza gave the children the pinata she had just thought my opinion was that she was continuing to be nice, and giving. She gave something away that she was going to give to her mother in the hospital! Now thats dedication!!! I know this because on page 195 it states, "She lifted the pinata and held it out to them." This proves my answer because she is giving a special item to other children in need.
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The author chooses this time in Esperanza's life because it is the hardest time in her life. One excample of discriptive language in this chapter is " We aren't going to work under those dicgusting conditions and thoses pittiful wages." my opinion about an event is it was stupid for Esperanza to give those children the pinata. It was pretty obbious that the only reason she gave them the pinata is because of the candy. why didn't she just give them the candy and keep the pinata for mama. I know this because on page 195 it says " She lifted the pinata and held it out to them. They said nothing but hurried toward her, took it, then ran back to their family."
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I think the author chose to tell about this time in this girl's life to show how she is responsible and hard working compared to when she was lazy and greedy. One example of discriptive language in this chapter is on page 179 where it says, "Esperanza looked at her hands covered in the greasy green lotion and remembered when Mama used to sit like this, after a long day of gardening or after horseback rides with Papa through the dry mesquite grasslands."My opinion about the event where Marta tells Esperanza and Miguel about the strike is that people could lose their jobs because the strikers are going to shut down everything. I know this because on page 196 it says, "We're going to shut down everything, the fields, the sheds, the railroad. If you have not joined us by then, be very careful."This proves my answer because it tells you that Marta and the rest of the strikers are going to shut down everything. Also, if they shut down everything, no one can work. Therefore, no one can make money which means no one can buy food and supplies for their family.
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Thanks for the idea #'s 23 and 11.
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The author tells about this time in Esperanza's life because she has become much more mature and responsible, having to work now that Mama is sick. One example of descriptive language in the chapter was on page 198, "She was seeing his eyes, dancing like Papa's when he used to talk about the land. My opinion about Marta was that she was being a jerk, without being a jerk. She seemed like a jerk but she spoke the truth.
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The author chose to tell about this time in Esperanza's life to show the hardships in her life now that she has to work to survive. One example of descriptive language is on p. 179 "Esperanza's breath made smoky vapors in front of her face as she waited for the truck to take her to tie grapevines." My opoinion of when "mother has pnemounia." (p. 180) is that this is just another turn for the worst for Esperanza because she had lost the comfort of "Papa, Abuelita, Mama." (p. 185). I'm wondering "Who will be next?" (p. 185), Hortensia, Alfonso, Miguel? This story is getting more suspensful by the page! Thanks #1 for the quote.
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Pam chose to describe this part in Esperanza's life because it shows rapid character growth through the novel so far!!! It proves how Anza went from being a total idle to being a rigorous and fast-paced CAMPESINA, or farm worker on a camp. She works the day away out in the fields, doing Lord knows what to her lungs and hands, out in the cold weather. Then she comes in and cooks dinner for the other people surrounding her. Next, she needs to help take care of Lupe and Pepe, then she basically goes to sleep, awakens, and repeats! No wonder the poor girl is bored of the same old routine!!! The example of descriptive, or in this case, "poignant writing" is on page #198, the last page of the chapter. Pam wrote: "Esperanza sat down and listened to Miguel tell the others about the job, but she wasn't hearing his words. She was seeing his eyes, dancing like Papa's when he used to talk about the land. She watched Miguel's animated face, thinking that at last, his dream was coming true." One opinion of mine in the chapter was when Marta turned out to have such a sweet mother! Ada was so nice! Even though, Marta threatened "Bad things" would happen...she still got pretty sweet and wasn't rude on the ride that Miguel gave to Marta and Ada. It was also super sad when that man walked up and asked for some food to feed to his wife and frail young children that were living under unexceptable conditions. It was devastating, even to the reader. This is another reason why Anza and Miguel should fell guilty...they didn't (stupidly) strike and LOSE THEIR JOBS!!! Here's the quote I'm using to describe why Anza and Miguel should, indeed, feel guilty. Pam Munoz Ryan wrote on page 193: "There were only ten wooden toilet stalls for hundreds of people and Esperanza could smell the effects from the truck. Some people lived in tents but others had only burlap bags stretched between poles. Some were living in their cars or old trucks. Mattresses were on the ground, where people and dogs rested." AREN'T THESE PEOPLE THE LUCKIEST?!?!? (Obviously sarcastic.) Thanks #23!
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I am SO sorry my blog was so long! This has been my favorite chapter so I got SLIGHTLY carried away with my details!!!
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The author chose to tell about this time in Esperanza's life because she is now responsible and hardworking. On page 180 it says, "The men went down in rows first, pruning the thick grapevines and leaving a few long branches or canes on each truck. She followed, along with the others, and tied the canes on the taut wire that stretched post to post. She ached from the cold and had to keep moving all day long." My opinion about the event when Marta was telling Esperanza that she and Miguel should go on strike with the rest of the camp,that she was threatening them. I know that they go on strike because on page 196 it says, "We're going to shut down everything, the fields, the sheds, the railroad. If you have not joined us by then, be very careful. This proves the answer because Marta is trying to scare them into striking.
Thanks #23 for the quotes
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Nice description #20!
#22
#10 i think it makes sence to give the children the pinata because it is part of the joy for children to have a colorful pinata to play with...those children never get anything because they are so poor. They are grateful to have whatever someone gives them. Also Esperanzas Mama knows how much Esperanza cares for her. She would be proud of her for giving it to little children who are begging for food!
#22
I think the author chose to tell about this time because Esperanza is finally starting to be responsible. One example of descriptive language in this chapter is when it says "She followed along with the others and tied the canes on the taut wire that was stretched post to post." My opinion about the chapter is that Esperanza is feeling even more sad then she was in the beginning because now Mama has Valley fever and pneumonia. I know this because on pg 182 it says "I'm sorry to say your mother has pneumonia." One thing that I am wondering about is what Esperanza is going to say to Marta after she said that bad things will happen if she doesn't join the striking people.
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I think the author wrote about this time in Esperanza's life because it wouldn't be as exciting of a story if Esperanza were still rich because almost nothing bad happened when she was rich. An example of descriptive language is "Esperanza would take Mama's hands and put the palms on her own face so she could feel their suppleness and breathe in the fresh smell." (page 181) I could picture it. I think it is completely wrong to threaten people who don’t go on strike. Some people have families who need taking care of, it isn’t just 2 of them like Marta’s family. “If you have not joined us by then, be very careful.” Then she hurried to catch up with her mother.” (page 196) This proves that Marta is threatening people and that it is only Marta and her mother in that family, so, she doesn’t have to work as much as Esperanza. Plus, Marta’s mother is perfectly healthy.
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The author chooses to write about this time in Esperanza's life because she has made the biggest change in her life, she has gone from greedy and lazy to a hard working girl.She has become a mature young lady. One example of excellent/descriptive writing is on page 181 where it states,"Esperanza was surprised at the simple things she missed about Mama. She missed her way of walking into a room, graceful and regal. She missed watching her hands crocheting, her fingers moving nimbly. And most of all, she longed for the sound of Mama's strong and assured laughter." This is descriptive because I can picture Mama doing all of these things. Also you can feel how sad Esperanza would be without Mama just by reading those four sentences. I have an opinion about when Marta threatens Esperanza and Miguel to strike. My opinion is that Esperanza and all the people in her camp should stay in their camp and not become strikers because there is a possibility that they could get fired. I know that Marta threatens Esperanza and Miguel because on page 196 it states, "We're going to shut down everything, the sheds, the railroad. If you have not joined us by then, be very careful."
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I think the author chose to write about this time in Ezpo's life because is very chaotic and hard beccause of the stikers, Mama getting sicker and not having Papa or Abuelita. A descriptive passage could be found in this chapter on page 179 at the beginning of the chapter were it says: "Ezperanza's breathmade smoky vapors in front of her face as she waited fvor the truckto take her to the grapevines". My oponion on the part were Miguel explains to Ezpo how Mr. Yakota, the Japanese salesman at the market, is making good profits with the Mexicans because at other stores Mexicans are treated like dirt. I think that Mr. Yakota is a good person and buisnessman. I know this because on page 186 it says:"Some other market owners aren't as kind to Mexicans as Mr. Yakota,...He stocks many of the things we need and treats us like people."
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Also I think it was a very "interesting" simile when the author compared Ezpo's hands to those of an old man.(page182)
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Good point #17 and #24!!!!:)I agree with both of you!
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Great point #22! I think Mama would be proud of Esperanza too.
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The author tells about this time of Esperanszas because she is in a bad time. She's in a bad time because she lost papa abulita and might lose mama. a discriptive pharse in the chapter is on page 186 it says "A rich lomay odor that promised spring. An event that i have an opion on is the strike. I think the strike is bad because peole are getting fired from there job. I know people are losing their because on page 194 it says "i was trown out of my camp because i was striking."
also i wonder if miguel will keep his job on the rail road.
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The reason the author chooses to tell about this part in Esperanza's life is because she starting to take charge and beginning to take responsibility for her dutys and for mama. She is also more of an adult now. I know this because on pg 179 it says"She worked during the week. She helped Hortensia cook dinner in the late afternoons. In the evenings she helped Josifina with the babies and Isabel with her homework. She went to see Mama on Saturdays and Sundays." Some very incredible descriptive language is on pg 180 it says " That night, as she soaked her hands in warm water, she realized that she no longer reconized them as her own.Cut and scarred, swollen and stiff,they looked like the hands of a very old man.
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The author choses to talk about this part of Esperanzas life because this has gone from happy world to the real world and now she sees it.She works hard is responcible and actualy cares about other people as much as her self. Some descriptive languge in this chapter is on page 179 where it says, "Esperanza looked at her hands covered in the greasy green lotion and remembered when Mama used to sit like this, after a long day of gardening or after horseback rides with Papa through the dry mesquite grasslands."My opinion on the event when Esperanza goes to the hospitle and sees mama is sad because seeing your Mama when she looks like a corpse must be very hard.On page 183 "She was thin and frail.Her hair was strewn and bedraggled.And her face was so white that it seemed to fade into the sheets,as if she would sink into the bed and disapper forever.Mama looked like a ghost of herself."
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Thanks #17 for the quote and good job every one
I think she chooses to describe Esparanza during this time because she has a major problem with her Mama being sick and she wants to show how Esparanza will solve it. One quote that has descriptive language is on page 181 it says,"She missed watching her hands crocheting, her fingers moving nimbly." I think that when Hortensia gave Esparanza the shopping list to keep her occupied it made me remember that my mom will sometimes occupy me with activities and I know I'm not giving an oppinion but, that event reminded me of something. You can find this event on page 185 were it says,"'You need to get away from the camp, Esparanza,' said Hortensia as she handed her the grocery list and asked her to go to the market with Miguel... Esparanza knew they were trying to keep her occupied." It proves my answer because it says that Esparanza even knew what they were trying to do.
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Woops! I had a run-on sentence because after the word "activities", I should have put a period! Sorry!:(
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The author chose to tell about Esperanza's life in this time to show her growing to become less lazy, spoiled, and selfish. One example of a descriptive language in this chapter is on page 195 it says," Esperanza looked at the two older children, thir eyes watery and vacant. She lifted the pinata and held it out to them. They said nothing but hurried to her, took it, and ran back to their family." My opinion about the threat Marta said about the strike is I don't think she needs threats messing with their minds. Esperanza doesn't need anymore bad things to worry about. I think this because on page 196 it says, " Marta's threat and guilt of having a job weighed heavily on Esperanza's mind. " Do you think they are right?" This proves my answer by showing Esperanza worrying about the strike.
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The author chooses to tell about this time in her life because before she was rich and lazy but now she has to be hardworking just to get food.one example of descriptive language is "Esperanza looked at her hands covered in the greasy lotion and remembered when Mama used to sit like this, after a long day of gardening or riding through the dry mesquite grassland."My opinion of when Miguel gave Marta and her mom a ride back to their camp, i thought that it was really nice after how mean Marta was to Esperanza and Marta telling esperanza the secret about the strikers. A quote that proves my answer is "we're going to shut down everything the fields,the sheds, the railroads.If you not have joined us be very careful" That proves my answer beause Esperanza was nice to Marta and Marta was nice back.
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The author chooses to tell about this time in Esperanza's life because now she is now responsible and very hardworking instead of her being spoiled she is more mature. One example of descriptive language in this chapter is that on 181 " she could feel their suppleness and breath in fresh smell". My opinion about an event in this chapter is that Esperanza was super nice to go to that super market and buy that pinata that looked like a pinata that she had for her birthday and gave it to children. My proof is that on page 195 "she lifted the pinata out to them " this shows my answer was true that Esperanza is nice and gives to people instead of her old ways.
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1)The author tells us about this time in Esperanza's life because now she is resposible,independent, and strong. Mama also is very sick and could die if she doesn't have enough help.
2)An example of descriptive writing I liked was on page 181 and Esperanza thiks,"Esperanza would take mama's hands and put her palms on her face so she could feel the suppleness and breath in the fresh smell." I picked this peice of writing because, I could easily picture Esperanza holding mama's hand on her face.
3)My opinion about this chapter is that it is sad. It is sad because, now mama has pneumonia and they didn't have a very good cure for pneumonia. My proof is on page 182 the doctor says,"I'm sorry to say your mother has pneumonia."
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The author chooses to tell about this time in Esperanza's life because she used to be lazy and not giving others food when they were starving and she wasn't. Also she didn't know she was poor when she first became poor so this shows she isn't that smart even though she is in 8th grade. I think she is a lot kinder now because Esperanza gave a starving family beans and a pinata filled with candy. I think this is very nice of her because Esperanza really wanted to give the pinata to Mama since she is sick. An example of descriptive language in this chapter is "Esperanza's favorite part of the store was the ceiling that was crouded with a peculiar combination of Japanese paper lanterns and pinatas shaped like stars and donkeys. My opinion of an event in this chapter was that Esperanza was much ,much more kinder in this chapter than she used to be because she gave food and a candy filled pinata that she was going to give Mama to make Mama feel better. I think this because on page 194-195 the text says " Hand me your hat Senor. The man handed his large sun hat and Esperanza filled it up with dried bean, then gave it back to him... She lifted the pinata and held it out to them. They said nothing but hurried toward her,took it,and ran back to heir family." This proves my answer because it shows that even though Esperanza is poor, she still gives food to others who have less than she has. #B15
The author chooses to tell this time in Esperanza's life because now espernaza is very responsible and hardworking compared to when she was rich greety and rude. One example of describtive laguage in this chapter is that is on page 180 it says " the men went down the rows first, pruning the thick grapvines and leaving a few long branches or canes on the trunk. She followed , along with the others and tied the canes on the taut wire that was sreched post by post". That shows how hard the men work. My opinion about an event in this chapter is that I really like the part about when Esperanza and Miqeul got thretened because if they did not join the strikers something bad is going to happen because they are out numbered. I know this because on page 187 it says " We will get out numbered if every one go's on there side.
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The author choose this time in Esperanzas life to write about her because she is going throught alot of troulbes.I think since the author is writeing about this bad time the book will probaly have a very happy ending because it had a sad beging because Papa dies and the house gets burnt down.When Esperanza said her mother was very pale she was discriptive about saying it.It also proves how truly sick Mama is that she gets pale( you get pale when sick). i got this because on page 183 it says"And her face was so white that it semed to fade into the sheets, as if she sink down into the bed and disaper forever. Mama looked like a ghost of herself." This proves my awnser that Esperanza was very discriptive of saying this
:)Put a smile on ur face to make the world a betta place!!!!!!!!!
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The author chooses to tell about this specific time in a girl's life because it makes the story more interesting. If she wrote about Esperanza and her rich, carefree life, nobody would want to read about it. When someone has a hard life, there tends to be more emotion as well as more action. A quote that describes this is "Because she was wishing mama would not die." which is on page 161. This quote is dramatic and interesting. The characters change and evolve when they are going through a hard time, and they act differently than before. This keeps a reader interested in the book. One example of descriptive language in this chapter is "Cut and scarred, swollen and stiff, they looked like the hands of a very old man." I chose this segment because I feel that it gives you a clear picture of what something looks like. It also gives you a good insight to how the hard work was affecting Esperanza. It is a model description, subtle yet bold. I have a very strong opinion about a part of the chapter, which was when Miguel was explaining how many people in the United States at that time were very prejudiced against Mexican people. It is classic racism. I believe that it is unjust and down right horrible. My opinion is that people should never have felt or acted that way toward other people. This is an issue not just in Esperanza Rising, but in real life. A quote that would prove my answer is on page 186, when Miguel says "He stocks many of the things we need and he treats us like people." Just thinking about the other store owners who treat the Mexican workers awfully makes me very upset. To think that people were treated like common, unintelligent animals is just unbelievable. As you can see, I have every right to be opinionated about this outrage.
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The author chose to tell about this part of Esperanza's life because of how interesting it is. Also this is the time where everything changes for Esperanza. One example 0f descriptive language is (page 184) "Then she helped Mamalie on her back, her hair now framing her face against the white linens, like a braided halo." My opinion about there beinga section for the negroes and the Mexicans is that this is wrong. I think this because just because your skins a different color doesn't mean you're a bad perason. A quotethat proves my answer is "They think that we are all uneducated, dirty, poor, and unskilled." This proves my answer because it shows how Mexicans were treated.
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1) The author told about this time because Esperanza is now hard working and responsible not spoiled and selfish.
2) An example of descriptive is on page 188 it says " Living away from town had its advantages she decided. The children all went to school together white mexican, japanese. chinese, filipino. It did't seem to matter to anyone because they are all poor."
3) My opinion is that I think that Mr. Yokota is a smart businessman too like Alfonso.
4) I know Alfonso thinks this because on page 188 Miguel says " My father says that Mr. Yokota is a verry smart businessman..."
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1) The author told about this time because Esperanza is now hard working and responsible not spoiled and selfish.
2) An example of descriptive is on page 188 it says " Living away from town had its advantages she decided. The children all went to school together white mexican, japanese. chinese, filipino. It did't seem to matter to anyone because they are all poor."
3) My opinion is that I think that Mr. Yokota is a smart businessman too like Alfonso.
4) I know Alfonso thinks this because on page 188 Miguel says " My father says that Mr. Yokota is a verry smart businessman..."
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I think that the author chose to wright about this time in a girls life because it is interesting to hear about a life that someone has to struggle to help themself or someone else. One descriptive langauge was on page 183 it said " and her face so white that it seemed to fade into the sheets, as if she would sink into the bed and disappear. A opinion that I have about this chapter is I think that being prejudiduce to mexicans and black people is very wrong because it doesn't matter about the color of your skin or how talk but you should be good person. A quote to prove my anser is that wealthy rich people think that people that aren't as great as them, they are poor, dirty no education and have know reason to live in there world.B16
The author chose to tell about this time in Esperanzas life because she is now hard-working. One example of descriptive language is on page 180 where it says,"The men went down the rows, pruning the thick grapevines and leaving a few long branches or "canes" on each trunk. She followed along with others, and tied the canes on the taut wire that was stretched post to post." My opinion about the event where they said that Esperanza should not see Mama is that they were right because she could get even more sick because of other peoples germs that they carry. I know this because on page 183 it says,"I know this is hard for you, but we'd like to ask that she have no visitors for at least a month, maybe longer. We can't take a chance that she will contract another infection from any outside germs that might be brought into the hospital."
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The other chooses to tell about this part in Esperanza's life because this is when she begins to change by being responsible and hard working.
My opinion in an event in this chapter is when Esperanza was looking at her hand s and she said thought "... she realized that it wouldn't matter how much avocado and glycerin she put on them, they would never look like hands of a wealthy women from El rancho de la Rosas. Because they were the hands of a poor...”
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The author chose to tell about Esperanza's life at this time because it is during the Depression. This emphasizes how far Esperanza fell from being rich to being extremely poor. One quote that proves my answer is that on the back it says,"...financial struggles brought on by the Great Depression..". The author probably wanted to show the struggles were that Esperanza faced.
One example of descriptive language is the part that describe the cabin on page 174. This is descriptive because it decribes the cabin very well. I can almost see it in my head.
In this chapter, I feel that Marta's aunt is has a point when he says, on page 170,"If they refuse to work, they will lose their cabins in the migrant camps. And then where would they live? Or worse, they will all be sent back to Mexico." I think that she is is right because if you have a very good paying but unstable job that the whole family depends on, (which is the case of many people) You cannot afford to lose it by striking. Otherwise, you and your family will go hungry.
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The author chose to tell about this time in Esperanza's life because being poor and working at a migrant camp is a lot more interesting than someone's rich carefree life or their life as a crippled old woman.One example of life neing a lot more interesting when it's is on page 184 it says,"I am working and I can pay the bills.I love you."This shows that this person has to work to survive which makes it more dramatic and emotional.This makes a story more interesting.One example of descriptive language was on page 184 it says,"..her hair now framed her face against the white linens,like a braided halo.Like she used to wear it,in Aguascalientes."This is very deep and memorable part because aesperabza is remembering her old life,the old Mama and Papa, and the land, every bit of the land.My opinoin about the part when Esperanza cannot visit Mama is that altough it is very unfair, it is also fair in some ways.The biggest and most important way is that if Mama gets another disease,she will die and Esperanza will have nobody left in her immediate family.A qoute that proves my answer is on page 183 it says,"We can't take a chance that she will contract another infection from any outside germs that might be brought into the hospital."This proves my answer because if she does get another disease,she will die.
The author chose to tell about this time in Esperanza's life because she is working really hard and has to act as an adult. Also,this time of her life is when she is changed into a knew better person who puts others first instead of a selfish,spoiled ,brat.
An example of descriptive language in this chapter on page 181 it says"Esperanza looked at her hands covered in the greasy green lotion and remembered when Mama used to sit like this,after a long day of gardening or after horseback rides with Papa though the dry mesquite grasslands.When she was a little girl, she had laughed at Mama's hands coverd in what looked like guacamole."
My opinion about Marta saying"I should'nt be telling you thisbut the strikers are more organized than they appear.In a few weeks,during asparagus,things are going to happen all over the country.We're going to shut down everything,the fields,the sheds,the railroads.If you haven't joined us by then,be very careful."I don't think it is right to threaten to hurt people who chose not to go on strike,but I think it is right that people are standing up for themselves ,otherwise African-Americans and Mexicans would still be mistreated and discrimiated today.
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The author tells about Esparanza in this time in her life because of how amazing it is that all this could happen to a girl and in the end she can start to become happy and to top it off it is realistic although unlikely. an example of descriptive language is on page 193 "Some people lived in tents but others had only burlap bags stretched between poles. Some were living in their cars or old trucks. Matresses were on the ground, where people and dogs rested." My opinion of the event is that it changed my view of Esperanzas character because it shows Esperanza really can be caring and loving towards others. I know this because it says on page 194 " The man handed over his large sun hat and she filled it with dried beans, then gave it back to him." This proves my answer because when Esperanza gives him the beans she is being selfless and generous, traits she did not posses earlier.
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The author chooses to tell about this time in the girls life because it is a very interesting and hard time for her. One example of descriptive language in this chapter is, "Espeanza was surprised at the simple things she missed about Mama. She missed her way of walking into the room, graceful, and regal." My opinion about an event in this chapter is when Marta was telling Miguel and Esperanza about the strike in two weeks and how if they didn't join they would have trouble working. A qoute that proves my answer is on pg. 195 it says,"I shouldn't be telling you this, but the strikers are more organized than they appear. In a few weeks, during asparagus, things are going to happen all over the county. We'regoing to shut down everything the feilds, the sheds, the railroad. If you have not joined us by then, be very careful." This proves my answer because they are shuting down where everybody works.
Sorry the last one was B#3 :)
the author chooses to tell about this time in esperanza's life because now esperanza changed a lot and she is a resonsible,caring, helpful young adult, compared to when she was lazy and snotty. One example of descriptive language is on page 183 it says "she was thin and frail. her hair strewn and bedraggled. And her face was so white that that it seemed to fade into the sheets,as if she would sink into the bed and disappear forever. Mama looked like a ghost of herself." My opinion is about marta threating miguel and esperanza to join the strikers and that if they dont join the strikers they might do something bad to them. i think this is unfair because marta is only thinking about her feelings and beliefs and not thinking about miguel and esperanza's feelings. i know because i have proof on page 196 it says "we're going to shut down everything, the fields, the sheds and the railroad." said marta. this proves my answer.
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i think the author chooes to talk about this is because she has changed alot in her life from now to when she first got here. also alot of tradities have happened to her. on example of descriptive language is on page 180 it says"cut and scarred,swollen and stiff". i choes this because it shows a perfect picture of her hands in your mind and this is a example of how she has changed. when she was going to the groceryy store and she asked about why they come all the way down here and she said that he is nicer to mexicans and i felt like that was a really strong moment because they are all pore and they are all going through the same things and the should just treat every one the same. a quote that proves my answer is on page "miguel why must we always drive so far when there are closer stores near us.".
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sorry i did not get to get my blog done the ohter night there was a tornado and we were not allowed to go on the computer.
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