The dad in Esperanza Rising died at the beginning of the book, in Part One. His death sets off the chain of events that lead to Esperanza and her mother immigrating to the United States.
Esperanza's father, Sixto, was killed by bandits while he was out in the fields working. The bandits attacked him for his money and possessions, leaving Esperanza and her family devastated by the loss.
Papa's brothers bring home his serape, which is a traditional Mexican shawl, in the book "Esperanza Rising." The serape becomes a symbol of Papa and his homeland for Esperanza and her family.
Papa rewarded Miguel by giving him a new colt for protecting Esperanza during the attempted robbery. This gift symbolized Papa's gratitude and recognition of Miguel's bravery and loyalty towards Esperanza and the family.
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The doll that Abuelita gave to Isabel, the gold medallion that Papa gave to Esperanza, and the harmonica that Papa brought from San Diego were not damaged by the fire in Esperanza Rising. These items held sentimental value for the characters and symbolized their memories and connections to their past.
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T**hey have Papa's body in the back of the wagon.**
Sixto Ortega
Papa dies in the novel "Esperanza Rising" in the first chapter, which takes place within the first few pages of the book. His death sets the stage for the rest of the story.
In "Esperanza Rising," Mama does not inherit Papa's land upon his death because it is against the laws in Mexico. Instead, the land goes to Tío Luis, Papa's stepbrother, due to the traditional customs and laws of inheritance. Mama and Esperanza are left with no choice but to leave the land and seek a new life in the United States.