The last lines of this book has been on my mind:
"They will not know I have gone away to come back.
For the ones I left behind. For the ones who cannot out" (110).
Esperanza is continually told that Mango Street will forever be a part of her, and that she is destined to return for the sake of those who cannot leave. Although she doesn't like her home on Mango Street, her neighbors, friends, and family have left lasting impacts on her life. This is clear by reading the character's reflections and recollections.
This journal-like compilation of thoughts is pure poetry. The characters truly come alive, and Cisneros even uses rhyme sporadically. However, the wording of these particular lines (as noted above) is simply beautiful. These lines leave me knowing that Esperanza really does view Mango Street as her home, and is leaving knowing she will return. She cares about the people she leaves behind and will not fail to come back for them.
For better or for worse, Mango Street is home.
"They will not know I have gone away to come back.
For the ones I left behind. For the ones who cannot out" (110).
Esperanza is continually told that Mango Street will forever be a part of her, and that she is destined to return for the sake of those who cannot leave. Although she doesn't like her home on Mango Street, her neighbors, friends, and family have left lasting impacts on her life. This is clear by reading the character's reflections and recollections.
This journal-like compilation of thoughts is pure poetry. The characters truly come alive, and Cisneros even uses rhyme sporadically. However, the wording of these particular lines (as noted above) is simply beautiful. These lines leave me knowing that Esperanza really does view Mango Street as her home, and is leaving knowing she will return. She cares about the people she leaves behind and will not fail to come back for them.
For better or for worse, Mango Street is home.
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