Question

final stretch: three stories & a drawing
read these final three vignettes with a partner, then discuss the questions and jot down both of your
takes on them. write your names in the blanks and summarize your key takeaways.

\alicia & i talking on the edna’s steps\ (pp.106, 107)
\a house of my own\ (p.108)
\“mango says goodbye sometimes” (pp.109-110)

1. why do you think esperanza denies living at 4006 mango street?

__________’s take:
__________’s take:

1. what do you think alicia means when she says to esperanza, “like it or not you are mango street”?

__________’s take:
__________’s take:

1. who is going to make mango street “better”?

__________’s take:
__________’s take:

1. would you ever want to live alone? why or why not? describe or draw your perfect home.

__________’s take:
__________’s take:

1. why do you think esperanza wants to leave mango street so badly?

__________’s take:
__________’s take:

1. do you think you’ll live in midland for most of your life? why or why not?

__________’s take:
__________’s take:

Explanation:

This is a set of discussion questions related to the reading "The House on Mango Street". Since no specific question is asked (like answering one of these or explaining how to approach), and the text is just the worksheet, I'll note that to get help, you can pick a specific question (e.g., question 1, 2, etc.) and ask for analysis, interpretation, or guidance on answering it. For example, if you choose question 1: "Why do you think Esperanza denies living at 4006 Mango Street?" - the answer would involve analyzing Esperanza's feelings about her home, her desire for a better life, and how Mango Street represents limitations or a lack of the ideal home she envisions. But as the current text is just the worksheet, please specify which part you need help with.

Answer:

This is a set of discussion questions related to the reading "The House on Mango Street". Since no specific question is asked (like answering one of these or explaining how to approach), and the text is just the worksheet, I'll note that to get help, you can pick a specific question (e.g., question 1, 2, etc.) and ask for analysis, interpretation, or guidance on answering it. For example, if you choose question 1: "Why do you think Esperanza denies living at 4006 Mango Street?" - the answer would involve analyzing Esperanza's feelings about her home, her desire for a better life, and how Mango Street represents limitations or a lack of the ideal home she envisions. But as the current text is just the worksheet, please specify which part you need help with.