In this essay we are switching things up a little. I am providing you with a thesis statement and your job will be to prove this claim through your analysis, explanation and examples from the novel, The House on Mango Street. Read the following statement:
“In The House on Mango Street, Esperanza has a variety of female role models in her life. Many are trapped in abusive relationships, waiting for others to change their lives. Some are actively trying to change things on their own. Through these women and Esperanza’s reactions to them, Cisneros shows not only the hardships women face, but also explores women’s power to overcome these economic, social and cultural challenges.”
Next, check the following pages and look for textual evidence that proves the claim above: 10-11, 26-27, 29, 31-32, 58-61, 67-69, 74-75, 79-80, 81-83, 84- 85, 88-89, 90-91, 92-93, 101-102, 103-105, 106-107, 109-110
Finally, write a minimum 1000 words long (about 5-6 pages) essay in which you prove the above thesis statement by using several examples from the noveland by explaining how these examples prove the point. Please do not do any outside research. However, please do use textual evidence (quotes) from the novel to support your claims (include the page number in parenthesis).
Also make sure that you have a complete essay – introduction, body paragraphs and conclusion and that you include the thesis from above in the introduction.