Categories: All - wealth - relationships - tragedy - migration

by ADDISON PALMER 9 years ago

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Addison

In a narrative centered around a young girl named Esperanza, themes of family, tragedy, and resilience emerge prominently. Esperanza, born into a wealthy family, experiences a life-altering event when her father dies and their house is burned down by Tio Luis, who desires to marry her mother and take control of their land.

Addison

Esperanza Rising Addison

Marta

her father died
short black hair
is about Miguel's age
snotty and rude

Carmen

is poor
is a widdow
She owns chickens
has eight children

Mama

is Esperanza's mom
wants to move to America
is wife to Papa

Papa

is wealthy
is dead now
is loved from many people

Senor Rodriguez

is trustworthy
helps the family move
delivers the fruit

Alfonso

husband of Hortensia
head worker for the land
Papa's best friend

Isabelle

big brown eyes
is about 8
poor
likes to talk

Main topic

plump
has 3 kids

Jaun

Isabelle's Dad
graying mustache
strong

Hortensia

takes care of the Ortega's
housekeeper
Alfonso's wife

Miguel

16 years old
housekeepers son
kind to Esperanza

Esperanza

is 13 years old
born in rich family
only child

Abuelita

likes to crochet
is the grandma
is old and wise

Tio Luis

burned down the Ortega's house
wants to marry Mama
owns Papa's land