Which vignette from “The House on Mango Street” surprised you in some way, and why? The vignette from “The House on Mango Street” that surprised me the most was Boys and Girls because it reminds me of the mindset that many people that I used to be friend’s with had. Which vignette intrigued you and why? The vignette that I found most intriguing is “The three sisters” Because it spoke of 3 sisters who grew up in a neighborhood and were able to obtain powers. Which vignette puzzled you and why? The vignette “And some more” puzzled me the most because I couldn’t comprehend the meaning. I only later understood what it meant.
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Exploring the contrasts between boys and girls within a family, it diverges from Sandra Cisneros’ usual themes by delving into broader societal restrictions, eliciting a sense of empathy for the characters in the reader. The vignette “Hair” enraptured me, particularly because of my special interaction with it. I found it especially captivating as it resounded with my cherished recollections. I remember how much fun it was to style my mother’s hair and how the scent and softness made me always feel safe. Like the storyteller, I felt areas of strength for a to this encounter. The vignette “Chuckling” left me puzzled, as the storyteller communicated a hating for her different sisters because of seen contrasts in both actual appearance and outlook contrasted with herself and Nenny. She meticulously describes her sisters’ lips, recommending a potential inclination of jealousy towards their actual characteristics or the bonds they share.
The vignette that made me amazed is “The Family of Little Feet.” In the story, little Esperanza and her friends toyed around with high-heeled shoes, and what happened after can be really amazing. The surprise here, then, it emerges from the transformative power a simple pair of shoes around all social norms and expectations attached. The vignette “Alicia Who Sees Mice” is intriguing. It carries forward a character who is going through the tides of life and stashing away her education. When time gets real tough, the way in which she deals with reality is by seeing mice that aren’t there as the stress mechanism. “Elenita, Cards, Palm, Water” is a vignette that made me puzzled. This story portrays Esperanza as a young girl who comes to get her palm read by Elenita who a witch woman. Looking into this context the nature of Elenita’s predictions can be regarded as mysterious and magical that might lead readers forwards towards curiosity to think how come fate and destiny could be involved in Esperanza’s life.
Which vignette from “The House on Mango Street” surprised you in some way, and why? The vignette that surprised me the most was Boys and Girls because boys have a different mindset when it comes to friends. When I was little, my brothers were my best friend. But I didn’t tell any of my old secrets to him or any of my friends, just the new secrets that I had while they were my friends, I told them. But in the case of the girls, they want a best friend to tell them all their secrets. Which vignette intrigued you and why? The vignette that intrigued me the most was Meme Ortiz because she described the Juan dogs that have two names but never mentioned the names. Which vignette puzzled you and why? The vignette that puzzled me the most was Laughter because she explained that she didn’t like her other sisters because they were different physically and mindset from her and Nenny. She explains in very detail her lips. I think maybe she was envious of their physical features or their bonds.
In a post of at least 150 words, please discuss the work of literature from the course that had the most meaning for you. This is a personal reflection. Please do not do any research for this post or engage in an academic discussion of the work. Tell why this work had meaning for you. Please be as specific as possible in your response. If there were more than one works that affected you, feel free to discuss these, as well.
The vignette that surprised me the most was “The first job.” This surprises me because the narrator spoke about her first assault at her first job. The assault was very sudden and I felt for her because I know what it feels like to feel like you trusted the wrong person. The vignette “Hair” intrigued me the most. This vignette in particular had my attention because I related to it so much. I remember as a kid I used to love to do my moms hair because I liked to smell it and it was always so soft. The scent of her hair made me feel safe, so I related to the narrator. The vignette “And some more” puzzled me because I didn’t really understand the meaning. I understood they were naming clouds but I’m not sure how they ended up in a serious argument.
One vignette that surprised me was ” Chanclas,” in which the narrator describes her fear of her mother’s rage and the way she used her chanclas (sandals) as a disciplinary tool. This vignette surprised me because it offered a glimpse into a cultural and familial dynamic that was unfamiliar to me. It sheds light on the complexities of the narrator’s relationship with her mother and how fear and love intertwine in her upbringing. The Vignette that intrigued me was ” The Family of Little Feet,” in which the narrator and her friends try on high-heeled shoes and revel in the power and confidence they feel while wearing them. This vignette intrigued me because it highlighted the universal experience of young girls experimenting with femininity and the desire for autonomy and self-expression. One vignette that puzzled me was “Alicia Who Sees Mice,” in which the narrator describes her neighbor Alicia’s fear of mice and her determination to overcome her circumstances through education. It puzzled me because it was a juxtaposition of vulnerability and resilience that I found thought-provoking. It made me reflect on the different ways in which people confront their fears and strive for a better future.
