Women

In “The House on Mango Street” women are seen as almost belongings. They are told what to do and when. It is almost as if they are trapped by men. Esperanza’s great grandmother – after whom she is named – was forced to marry her great grandfather. She spent the rest of her days sitting by the window as if it were freedom which she just could not reach. Another example of the entrapment of women is Sally, Sally a young girl who cannot seem to catch a break. She is emotionally and physically abused by her father. She is forced to make excuses for the many bruises and bumps appearing on her body. Both these women were trapped by the opposite sex just waiting for the day they die, or are set free.

~Ingrid <3