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    between two totally different cultures. In the book “The House On Mango Street” by Sandra Cisneros is a coming to age novel. It tells a story about Esperanza a latina girl growing up in the wonderful world of Chicago with her friends and family. Esperanza and her family recently have moved to mango street. They have moved around a lot in her lifetime because they are poor. Esperanza is determined to leave the house on mango street but in her latino culture most women leave by

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    A. Background of the Study The energy value per 100 g (3.5 oz) is 250 kJ (60 kcal)‚ and that of the apple mango is slightly higher (79 kcal per 100g). Mango contains a variety of phytochemicals and nutrients. Mango peel and pulp contain other compounds‚ such as pigment carotenoids and polyphenols‚ and omega-3 and -6 polyunsaturated fatty acids. Although not confirmed scientifically‚ mango peel pigments may have biological effects‚ including carotenoids‚ such as the provitamin A compound‚ beta-carotene

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    dreams that they wish to accomplish‚ but along the way they have also discovered the bitter reality of the immigrant experience and hardships that they must overcome on their journey to America. Based on the readings of Sandra Cisneros’ The House on Mango Street‚ Amy Tan’s The Joy Luck Club‚ and Elva Trevino’s Barefoot Heart‚ the immigrant experience is seen through the eyes of the main characters. All of the authors offer a different perspective from each character as to how the immigrant experience

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    Apple Case 30: Taking a Bite Out of the Competition General: • Apple had the highest brand and repurchase loyalty of any computer manufacturer • Low market share always • Recognized as being innovative and considered to have a niche status • iPod and iTunes examples of innovation • Personal computer line to transition to Intel processors (BootCamp make run windows on mac machines) • Apple’s personal computers are known for their stylish design‚ ease of use‚ seamless integration of peripherals

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    Unlike these beliefs of what the american dream is for many latinos that come to this country the american dream is simply one word‚ survival. For esperanza her american dream is to get out of mango street. Something that she wishes for and is certain that when the time comes she will do. The house on mango street by sandra cisneros manifest all the stuggles and hardships latinos go through when they come to this country to try and achieve the american dream. Imagine going outside and not being able

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    Zsante Washington 6 Ms. Wilson English 9 1 November 2013 The House on Mango Street Literary Analysis The novel‚ The House on Mango Street is filled with race and gender discrimination. In the novel strangers come into Esperanza’s neighborhood and discriminate Esperanza and her neighbors. Also because Esperanza is a girl‚ she is not treated equally as the boys and must follow the traditional gender roles for females. Race and gender come into conflict when Esperanza is unable to interact

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    The excerpt begins with main character‚ a native American‚ visiting a 7-11 to buy a creamsicle. He goes to the store in an attempt to distract himself from a fight with his girlfriend. The employee of the graveyard shift feels uneasy as the main character enters the store. The employee thinks he is going to get robbed. The main character notices the employee reaction and so attempts to mess with him by simulating a robbery scenario. The excerpt talks about the main character trying to find peace

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    Plot Summary: This historical fiction story is set in 1930’s. The main character‚ Esperanza is a young Mexican girl who lives on El Rancho de las Rosas near Aguascalientes in Mexico with her loving parents. She enjoys her care-free life filled with riches‚ parties‚ servants and silk dresses. Everything changes in Esperanza’s life when her Papa‚ Sixto Ortega is killed by the bandits‚ just a day before Esperanza’s 13th birthday. Papa’s brothers try to manipulate the situation in order to seize the

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    “Hi‚ my car broke down about a mile and a half down the road‚ can you help me out?” I asked. “Let’s take a ride down there and check it out‚” said the mechanic. We drove to my car and the mechanic looked it over‚ He said‚ “It may take a few hours to repair.” and recommended I find somewhere to eat. He pointed me back to town and said‚ “Good luck.” That’s when I found Moe’s Café. “Mom‚ I kid you not this place looks like a crime scene.” I said on the phone. “Honey‚ I’m sure it’s fine‚” she said.

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    I need this money. I’m the man of the house I the one who’s supposed to take care of everyone. If my mom doesn’t get the treatment she needs she’s going to die. I wish this shit was free. What kind of man am I? Twenty seven years old living at home. What a joke‚ I am cashier at a pizzeria. What a joke I am. Some example I set for my little sister. Cashier making eight dollars an hour living in this small apartment. I need this money. I need our lives to change‚ save my mother’s life. Seriously fuck

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