Mango Street Vignette 2

Front

What is the narrator's sister's name?

Back

Magdalena

Front

What does the narrator want her new name to be more like?

Back

The real her

Front

What does the name Esperanza mean in English?

Back

Hope

Front

What does the narrator's great-grandmother do after being carried off by her great-grandfather?

Back

Never forgives him

Front

What cultural belief is mentioned in the reading regarding the Chinese year of the horse?

Back

Bad luck for females

Front

What is a vignette?

Back

A short, descriptive piece of writing that captures a moment or idea.

Front

What does the name Esperanza symbolize in the story?

Back

Hope and aspiration for a better life.

Front

How does the narrator feel about her name?

Back

She feels it does not represent her true self.

Front

What is the significance of names in the story?

Back

Names reflect identity and cultural heritage.

Front

What does the narrator's great-grandmother represent in the story?

Back

The struggles and sacrifices of women in the family.