Esperanza

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¨Don't be afraid to start over.¨Being an immigrant you have to leave your old life behind, and start a new life, such as stress on people. The main character in esperanza rising by Pam Munoz Ryan Esperanza has some challenges in her life for Example, Esperanza had to work in the fields and take care of moma. And she and other mexicans faced discrimination in the U.S. Another Example would be she didn't know how to do chores because she had always had servants. Although, many of Esperanzas challenges were difficult, the first challenge Esperanza faced as a immigrant was her moma was sick with valley fever. On page 157 Esperanza heard the doctor say ¨ If she survives¨ and ¨all the blood will drain to her face.¨ THis quote shows that Esperanza is very scared that her momma might die. Esperanza already lost her papa and she cant bare to think about if moma died. She decides to come ¨la patrona¨ which means head of the household (pg 172) and go to work in the fields while mom is in the hospital. This shows that Esperanza is becoming a stronger person and cares about taking care of family.This was a immigrant challenge that Esperanza face as an immigrant. …show more content…

Esperanza the believes in herself and says ¨ I can work, I could work. I told moma i could help but i couldn't even wash clothes or sweep the floor.¨ (pg 117) This quote means she told her momma she´ll try and help but she didn't even know how to to do laundry, or sweep ao she couldn't. This was another challenge Esperanza faced as a

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