The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros, is not just a book about the Chicano experience. Although it accurately portrays the life of a young Hispanic girl during this time, the short vignettes also have a universal message for all young adults. Lessons such as individualism, self-reliance, sexuality, and family are important aspects of everyone’s life. Moreover, it is through these lessons that one learns the hardships as well as the blessings that …showed first 75 words of 681 total…

…showed last 75 words of 681 total…of her family. She is the one who breaks the cycle and becomes an excellent example for those around her. In the end, Esperanza realizes that while she may leave Mango Street someday, she will always be obligated to come back to help those who aren’t able to leave. Despite the fact that she is ashamed to admit it, Mango Street is and always will be a very important part of her. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**