On pg. 4, Cisneros includes a remark about Esperanza's house made by one of the nuns. She echoes that comment on pg. 45 when Sister Superior has Esperanza point out her house, and Sister says, "that one?" Why does Sister point to the wrong house, and why does Esperanza nod, "yes"? Why does Cisneros echo her original comment?

I think Esperanza did this because she was too embarrassed and already too overwhelmed by emotions to show which is her house, “And since I am shy, I don’t say anything, just hold out my hand with the letter.” (Cisneros 44) Unfortunately, since Esperanza admitted that the house next to the canteen is hers, this came with the consequence of Sister Superior not believing in the comment in the note since this means she doesn't need to walk far to get home.

Explanation:

it creates a visual picture of the man.

it conveys what the scene sounds like.

it describes the actions of the boy.

it reveals the poet’s opinion of the characters.

it encourages readers to care for the characters.