Understanding 'The House on Mango Street'

Katie reviews 'The House on Mango Street' by Sandra Cisneros, reflecting on her personal connection to the book and its impact. She describes it as a coming-of-age story about a young Mexican-American girl, Esperanza, living in Chicago. The book's poetic style and conversational tone are highlighted, along with its exploration of cultural and social issues, such as living between two cultures and dealing with patriarchal society. Katie compares Cisneros' work to that of Gloria Anzaldúa, emphasizing the shared themes of cultural identity and struggle. She concludes by recommending the book to those interested in poetry and deeper thematic exploration.

Who is the author of 'The House on Mango Street'?

• Sandra Cisneros

• Esparanza

• Gloria Anzaldúa

• Katie

What is the main character's name in 'The House on Mango Street'?

• Sandra

• Katie

• Esperanza

• Gloria

Where is 'The House on Mango Street' set?

• Houston

• Los Angeles

• New York

• Chicago

What is the tone of 'The House on Mango Street' described as?

• Conversational

• Formal

• Melancholic

• Humorous

What does Sandra Cisneros refer to her writing style as?

• Free verse

• Prose poetry

• Epic poetry

• Lazy poems

Why do some people criticize 'The House on Mango Street'?

• It's too long

• It's too poetic

• It's too simple

• It's too complex

What age group is 'The House on Mango Street' suitable for?

• Children

• All ages

• Teenagers

• Adults

Which other author is mentioned in comparison to Sandra Cisneros?

• J.K. Rowling

• Gloria Anzaldúa

• Toni Morrison

• Maya Angelou

What is a common theme in both 'The House on Mango Street' and 'Borderlands'?

• Fantasy

• Cultural identity

• Science fiction

• Romance

What societal issue is addressed in 'The House on Mango Street'?

• Environmentalism

• Globalization

• Patriarchy

• Technology