The House on Mango Street: Discussion Questions 1. Discuss with your group Cisneros's telling of her story in a series of vignettes. Was this format effective ? Could she have told the story in another way that might have improved it?

2. Esperanza introduces the reader to many different characters on Mango Street. Do they have any common bonds? Any conflicting perspectives? If yes, what are they? If no, why not?

3) What does freedom mean to these characters ? To this community?

4. Throughout the story, Esperanza clings to her desire to leave Mango Street. Keeping her
character in mind, do you think that one day she will leave? Explain.

5. Describe Esperanza. Do you believe her to be a keen observer of her world? Explain, using examples from the story.

6.How is Esperanza's identity shaped by her community2 How does her identih bi ihrauchen