Analysis of a House on Mango Street

Analysis of House of Mango Street
The narrator of House of Mango Street has experienced a rough life. Esperanza comes from a poor Hispanic family who is forced to travel around looking for a decent place to live. In her past she has struggled with racism and judgments because of her poor background. Despite all this, Esperanza is able to overcome her differences and live a fulfilling childhood. She is able to do this with the help of friends like Rachel, Lucy, Marin, and Minerva as well as with knowledge she acquires from simply living life. As a result of living on Mango Street, Esp…