by a train
selfish
If the signs were down in one of the fields in "Esperanza Rising," it meant that there was a strike happening among the workers, leading to a halt in production and disruption in the farm's operations. This impacted Esperanza and her family as they had to navigate the challenges that arose from the strike.
Esperanza meets Isabel Marta and Miguel's family
She apologizes for Esperanza's rude behavior.
i would say she felt upset because that train was meant for peasants
Esperanza is met at the train station in Los Angeles by her Aunt Lupe and her uncle, who are there to welcome her after her long journey from Mexico. They help her navigate the new city and provide her with a sense of family and support in an unfamiliar environment. This moment marks the beginning of Esperanza's new life in the United States.
She does not want to travel in the car because it is not clean and the people do not look trustworthy to her
At the end of "Esperanza Rising," Esperanza finally reunites with her family and begins to rebuild her life in the United States. She learns to adapt to her new circumstances and finds strength in the love and support of those around her. The novel ends on a hopeful note, with Esperanza embracing her future with a newfound sense of resilience and determination.
Esperanza's Tio burned down Esperanza's home
Esperanza's father's name in the book "Esperanza Rising" is Sixto.
Alfonso showed up at the work shed because he was worried about Esperanza's safety. He had heard about the strikers' threats and wanted to make sure she was okay.