Leaving Mango Street Analysis

Some people may argue that Esperanza reason for wanting to leave Mango streets is much more deeper than just the poor condition of Mango Street and the lack of women role model. These people may argue that Esperanza reason for wanting to leave Mango has to do with her Mexican Culture and Heritage. In the Novel we see that it is expected of Mexican women during this time period to be mothers and wives, receiving an education or having a carrier outside of the home went against their cultural norms. Even though, these Mexican people live in the United States, they still kept that heritage and live out to their cultural values, the women didn’t rebel against their husband or fight for their freedom. For instance, in vignette title “Smart cookie”