Esperanza sees the harsh living conditions and struggles of her community in California, such as poverty, discrimination, and limited opportunities. She also witnesses the impact of systemic issues like racism and classism on herself and those around her. Through these observations, she develops a deeper understanding of the complexities of her environment and the importance of advocating for change.
Esperanza lived in Mexico but later she moved to California, US.
Esperanza Catubig was born on April 7, 1971, in San Francisco, California, USA.
After leaving her home in Aguascalientes, Mexico, Esperanza moves to a farm labor camp in California. She goes from a life of wealth and privilege to facing hardship and challenges as a migrant worker.
When Esperanza arrived in California, she smelled the fragrance of the ripening grapes in the vineyards. The sweet, tangy scent mixed with the earthy smell of the soil signaled a new beginning for her in this unfamiliar land.
She visions it to be sad
Esperanza meets Isabel Marta and Miguel's family
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.
Arvin, California
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.
The book "Esperanza Rising" takes place during the 1920s, specifically in 1924 in Aguascalientes, Mexico.
they met is that miguel is a servant and esperanza is a rich person so esperanza and him are on totally difrent sides of the river but as you get to the end of the book you see esperanza and him are on the same side
Esperanza lives in Mexico EDIT: Esperanza lives in Aguascalientes, Mexico, on El Rancho De Las Rosas, her family's vineyard in a beautiful mansion. Later in the book she travels to California and lives in a tiny cabin on a farm.