Challenges Esperanza Faced

Moving to the U.S was challenging for an immigrant.” Don’t be afraid to start over.” These words are true to any immigrant who is moving to a new place. Esperanza had many challenges when she was moving to California. The first challenge she faced was Esperanza did not know how to do daily chores, because she had always had servants. The second challenge was the dust storms caused mama to become sick with Valley Fever. The third challenge was Esperanza had to go work in the fields to take care of mama. Esperanza had many challenges as an immigrant, but these were the most challenging ones.

The first challenge that Esperanza faced as an immigrant was she did not know how to do daily chores.”La Cenicienta! Cinderella! She laughed. Burning with humiliation, Esperanza dropped the broome and ran back to camp,” page (117). Esperanza was so embarrassed that Marta called her out for not being able to do chores, and she ran back to camp.”I said I could work. I told Mama I could help, but I can’t even sweep the floors.” page (117). Esperanza is having trouble doing chores, because all she can think about is Mama. Also she has always had servants to do her chores. Esperanza has grown up now, and mama is back, so she is a pro at doing chores. She Also has people to help her now with her

struggles.

Additionally, Esperanza faced Mama getting sick with Valley Fever, because of the dust storms.”She cried when she thought of the wishes that would go into the blanket forever.

Because she was wishing that Mama would not die,” page (161). This quote shows that Esperanza is happy about the wishes with the blanket, but she is scared that Mama is going to die.” Would she ever escape this valley she was living in. This valley of mama being sick,” page (160). This quote is talking about that Esperanza thinks that Mama is not going to get better, and her life is going to be terrible. Now that mama is not sick anymore Esperanza is happy, and she is thankful for what she has now in her

life.

The last challenge that Esperanza faced was that Esperanza had to go work in the fields to take care of mama. “I could work in the fields or in the sheds, Esperanza said,” page (166). This quote is saying that she is desperate for work, so she can get money to take care of Mama’s hospital bills. “I am tall. I will wear my hair up. They won’t know,” page (166). This quote is saying that she is desperate for work, so she can get money to take care of mama.”I am tall. I will war my hair up. They won’t know.” This quote is saying that Esperanza is confident that she can get work, and get money. She is also so worried about mama, she will do anything for work. Esperanza was able to get the job in the sheds, and she paid off mama’s hospital bills. She also got enough money to bring Abuelita back.

In conclusion, Esperanza had many challenges as an immigrant. Her mama had valley fever sickness, and she has to take care of her. She also had trouble doing daily chores, because she has always had servants. Esperanza had to go work in the fields to take care of mama’s hospital bills and try to get Abuelita back. Over the years Esperanza has grown up, and became a better person. When Esperanza lived in Mexico she did not do anything by herself. Now that she lives in California she has more responsibilities as a child. Now she has learned how to work, cook, and take care of herself and others.