dirty,smelly,and poor
Esperanza's new home in California is a small, run-down farm labor camp called Arvin. It lacks the beauty and luxury of her family's estate in Mexico, with its small, cramped living quarters and dusty surroundings. Despite the challenges of adjusting to this new environment, Esperanza learns to find beauty and strength in the simplicity and hard work of farm life.
Aquacalentes ,Mexico
the pinata symbolises the happines of Esperanzas birthday
Esperanza's mother's name in the book "Esperanza Rising" is Ramona. She plays a significant role in supporting Esperanza and her family as they navigate challenges and changes in their lives.
Sixto Ortega
In the novel "Esperanza Rising" by Pam Munoz Ryan, a significant character who dies is Esperanza's father, Sixto Ortega. He is killed by bandits while trying to protect his family's land in Mexico.
Esperanza's money was taken by Tío Luis, her uncle, who stole it from her and her family. Tío Luis was greedy and betrayed them to benefit himself.
Esperanza lives in Mexico at the beginning of the novel "Esperanza Rising."
esperanza is a determined and driven mexican girl who can sometimes hav a "big head".
Arvin, California
The main characters in "Esperanza Rising" include Esperanza Ortega, a wealthy Mexican girl, Mama (Ramona Ortega), Abuelita (Esperanza's grandmother), and Miguel (a young worker on the Ortega ranch). Other significant characters include Alfonso (the family's servant), Hortensia (Alfonso's wife), and Marta (a strike leader).
Marisol Rodriguez is a kind-hearted girl who befriends Esperanza in the novel "Esperanza Rising." She helps Esperanza adjust to her new life in California after Esperanza and her family are forced to flee Mexico. Marisol is a source of comfort and support for Esperanza during difficult times.
In the book "Esperanza Rising," Esperanza has a close relationship with her grandmother, Abuelita, not Irene and Melina. Irene and Melina are fellow workers at the ranch where Esperanza lives in California, and while they are friendly with Esperanza, their relationship doesn't play a significant role in the story.