struggle of Self-definition
Throughout the novel Esperanza struggles to define who she really is. She must learn to be comfortable with her name and heritage and define herself as a woman and artist. Throughout the book her definition of identity shifts and she is unsure of who she is many times.
coming of ageThis book is a coming of age story. It follows Esperanza as she slowly becomes more aware of herself and those around her.
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women for womenThroughout the story Esperanza expresses how she feels that women have a responsibility to be there for one another and make life easier. But this responsibility goes unfulfilled as Esperanza and the women around her are continuously let down.
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