Coming of Age

Who we are is shaped by the events and trials that happen within our lives. It is a series of events over the years that help us to grow in our maturity and wisdom. In the novel The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros, Esperanza goes through this. She faces hardships, problems and the loss of her innocence all throughout the novel.  However, these events are displayed through vignettes which are brief stories that capture specific moments. Esperanza goes though these vignettes in a fast and at times confusing pace, which leads to the reader having to deeply think and elaborate on the text. Despite this, the growth in Esperanza is clearly visible throughout the novel. As the pages turn and the events continue, you can tell by her words and actions that she is beginning to go through changes that she once did not have to endure. These changes are what guide her from the transition of childhood to adulthood. These changes are the coming of age of Esperanza Cordero.

~Dana