Esperanza Rising Ch. 9

What symbolism can you find here? (pg 160) How does it connect to Esperanza's life on this page?

• The crocheted blanket with mountains and valleys symbolizes the ups and and down in life

• The dust storm symbolizes Mama.

• Valley Fever is a mountain in Esperanza's life.

• Isabel symbolizes sadness.

Quote a few sentences from page 161 to support how Esperanza felt about her once strong and determined mother and how that might be changing.

What is Esperanza's plan to help Mama get well?

What is repatriation?

What does Esperanza help Isabel make for Silvia's Christmas gift?

• a tamale

• a yarn doll

• flan de almendra

• a crocheted blanket

What are the three things Esperanza wants for Christmas this year?

What does Isabel want for Christmas?

• a yarn doll

• a porcelain doll

• a kitten

• anything

"Isabel had nothing, but she also had everything." (pg 176) Why does Esperanza want what Isabel has? Cite text evidence to support your answer.

On Christmas Day, Esperanza goes to visit Mama in the hospital. Where had the doctor moved Mama?

• the emergency room

• a ward for people with long term illnesses

• back home

What does Esperanza tell Mama she will be for the family now?