One vignette from “The House on Mango Street” that surprised me was “First Job.” It was unexpected because Esperanza’s experience working at a photo development shop didn’t turn out as she had hoped. I was surprised to see that her job was ordinary and unfulfilling, challenging the idea that a first job always leads to personal growth. “The Family of Little Feet” intrigued me because it reminded me of my own experiences wearing dress shoes like cap-toe Oxford shoes. Like the girls in the story, putting on those shoes made me feel grown-up for a little while and empowerment. But just like them, I also faced discomfort and people judging me. It made me realize that wearing those shoes wasn’t as easy as I thought. This part of the story showed me how shoes can make you feel different, but also how they can bring challenges and make you think about who you are. “The Three Sisters” vignette in “The House on Mango Street” puzzled me because it introduced mysterious elements not found in other chapters. When Esperanza meets the three old aunts, their wish and confusing words about her name and a warning left me confused. I couldn’t understand the deeper meaning behind their predictions and the role of destiny compared to our own lives. It made me wonder about the supernatural and what it meant for the story.
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The vignette that surprised me was “The Family of Little Feet” because of the confidence of the girls in the story. Having the confidence to go out wearing high heels, knowing that as young ladies it draws men’s attention and the consequences that come with it but still choose to wear whatever they feel comfortable with. Their confidence really caught my attention because those moments are so awkward. The one that intrigued me was “Red Clowns.” This is a really confusing vignette because of the symbolism used. We all clearly know what happened here, but why would “your friend” leave you to that? Why would someone close to you let this happen? A lot of questions come to my mind reading this narrative and I can feel this girl’s fear while I read it.
The vignette from “The House on Mango Street” that surprised me was “The Family of Little Feet” because the girls’ experience with the shoes is both intriguing and difficult, highlighting the demands society places on young girls to live up to strict and sometimes unattainable aesthetic standards. One vignette that I found intriguing was “Alicia Who Sees Mice” because emphasizes the challenges that a lot of young women experience when trying to accomplish their objectives and pursuing their goals, particularly in areas where engrained stereotypes and gender norms still dominate. Esperanza talks about her neighbor Alicia, who despite being terrified of the rats that live infest her house, studies late into the night. Alicia’s willpower and fortitude in the face of her worries are remarkable, and her motivation to further her studies and better herself is motivating. One vignette that puzzled me was “Laughter” because when Esperanza recalls of a day when she and her brothers were enjoying themselves in a garden when they unexpectedly heard laughing coming from an upper floor window. The children began to laugh uncontrollably despite not understanding what was so amusing since the laughter was so contagious. Many questions remain unanswered by the vignette, including who was laughing, why they were laughing, and what the laughter may mean.
What was surprising about “The house on mango street” was the way in which it challenged traditional notions of gender and sexuality. Esperanza is a strong and independent female protagonist, and the novel offers a nuanced portrayal of the ways in which gender roles and expectations shape our experiences and perceptions of the world. The novel also explores themes of sexuality and sexual identity, with several vignettes exploring the ways in which women are objectified and oppressed by male-dominated societal norms. “The family of little feet” The image of the girls walking around in oversized high-heeled shoes is both humorous and poignant, and it speaks to larger themes of identity, self-expression, and the desire to break free from societal expectations and constraints. Through their shared experience of wearing the high-heeled shoes, the girls are able to bond with each other and explore their individual identities in a way that feels liberating and empowering. I was puzzled by Esperanza’s fascination with the trees and her insistence that they are somehow connected to her own identity and sense of self. However, as the vignette unfolds, it becomes clear that the trees are a powerful symbol of Esperanza’s resilience and determination in the face of adversity.
The vignette from “The House on Mango Street” that surprised me was the adaption quickly of a Kid who realizes the rough situation that they are in. The main character notices that they are in poverty moving from apartment-to-apartment longing for somewhere to truly call home. When they got to that point moving across the town to Mango Street it was nothing like they envisioned. One vignette that intrigued me was ” My Name” She looks back on her family history as she considers her name to be special being passed down from her grandmother. While breaking down the multiple meaning of her name she talks about she would like to change her name. It intrigued me as I wanted to change my name at point because it didn’t fit who I w
What surprises me in this vignette ” Sire”is the fact that Esperanza witnesses a shocking event as she observes an older man forcibly dragging a young girl into his car. The element of surprise stems from the abrupt and unsettling nature of the incident, stark reminders of the perils and vulnerability experienced by young girls in the neighborhood. In the vignette titled “The Three Sisters”, we are introduced to a trio of elderly sisters who are credited with mystical abilities. Their enigmatic aura and the captivating stories associated with them ignite Esperanza’s imagination and spark readers’ curiosity, allowing for diverse interpretations and a sense of wonder. that’s what intrigues me The vignette titled “Four Skinny Trees”, Esperanza vividly depicts four skinny trees thriving in front of her house. it intrigued me in the sense that these trees serve as a symbol, representing the courage and tenacity of the women of the Esperanza neighborhood. Initially, some readers may find this connection confusing, as the correlation between trees and women may not be immediately obvious. Nevertheless, upon further reflection, the metaphor becomes increasingly transparent and meaningful.
The vignette from “The House On Mango Street” that surprised me the most was chanclas. In this vignette the author describes how the mother uses her shoes also known as chanclas as a form of punishment when her kids misbehave. Why this vignette surprised me is because of how normalized violence is in within families as a form of punishment. I grew up with a-lot of Dominicans and they will tell me all the time when they were kids and misbehaving their mothers would use “chanclas” specifically. The vignette that intrigued me the most was “those who dont”. its a very short vignette only composed of maybe 20 lines but such a powerful message. its about how colored communities are almost always unable to fulfill their dreams because of poverty discrimination and lack of education. How other people like white people were to go her neighborhood they would be scared and think they would be attacked. The vignette that puzzled me most was red clowns. As i was scrolling through the vignettes I came across red clowns and wanted to read it. it was very weird but I was just confused on how and when it happend. Its about a girls best friend named sally who was taken by clowns at the carnival who touched and sexually assaults her. then a clown grabs a hold of the narrator and starts sexually assaulting her as well.
