Which vignette from “The House on Mango Street” surprised you in some way, and why?
The differences between boys and girls within the same family. Unlike other works by Sandra Cisneros, it addresses the larger issue of societal restrictions and makes the reader feel a sense of empathy for the characters.
Which vignette intrigued you and why?
The Feelings, memories, companionship, and identity are among the subjects explored. The protagonist’s willingness to join a bike share and the fleeting connections evoke memories of carefree youth.
Which vignette puzzled you and why?
The “Laughter” narrative in the book, which explores the narrator’s relationship with her sister Nenny and their shared laughter, is perplexing due to the abstract connection between laughing and visual images.
3 thoughts on “Xitlally Bravo Week 14”
Indeed delves into the differences between boys and girls within the same family, shedding light on the social restrictions and expectations that prompt readers to empathize with the characters and contemplate the impact of societal norms on individual identity and relationships.
Mikesha, I don’t understand how your comments to Xitlally relate to what she posted. The question for this week was to tell how specific vignettes surprised, intrigued, and confused you.
Xitlally, do these comments address the prompt for this week? Do you even mention the names of the vignettes for what surprised and intrigued you? Do you ever tell why “Laughter” confused you? What do you mean by “the abstract connection between laughing and visual images?”