I was most impressed by the vignette entitled “Hair.” In this vignette, Esperanza talks about how her hair is a source of both pride and shame for her (Stewart 38). On the one hand, she is proud of her long, thick hair because it is something that makes her feel feminine and beautiful. On the other hand, she is ashamed of her hair because it is so different from the straight, thin hair of the white girls at her school. Esperanza feels like her hair is a source of embarrassment, and she is always trying to hide it. The main themes of this vignette are identity and self-acceptance. Esperanza is struggling to come to terms with her own identity and how she fits into the world (Stewart 40). She is also trying to accept herself for who she is, with all her imperfections. This vignette resonated with me because I have always been a bit of an outsider and know the feeling of not fitting in. I related to Esperanza’s struggle with acceptance. I think that this vignette is a great reminder that individuals should all learn to accept themselves with all of their imperfections.
Works Cited
Sophocles, E. A. Oedipus the king. Minneapolis: University of Minnesota Press, 1972.
Stewart, Morgan. “Deconstructing the Rose Metaphor and Cultivating Trees of Rebellion in Sandra Cisneros’s” The House on Mango Street”.” Latin American Literary Review 47.93 (2020): 37-48.
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Hi Ebigwei,
The philosophical aspect you found from this vignette is quite meaningful. It’s really amazing how something that makes the author unique is also the reason for her insecurities. But like you stated ” I think that this vignette is a great reminder that individuals should all learn to accept themselves with all of their imperfections.” is on point.