Critical reception
Who are Tio Luis and Tio Marco in Esperanza Rising?
Tío Luis, the ringleader, is the owner of the bank and a candidate for governor. Tío Marco is the mayor of the town, but he "always followed his older brother's lead, like un burro, a donkey" (2.57).
How would you describe Tio Luis from Esperanza Rising?
Papa's eldest stepbrother and the president of the local bank. A conniving, cruel man who, together with his younger brother Marco, takes advantage of Sixto's death as a path towards acquiring the dead man's land, wealth, and even his wife Ramona.
Does Mama marry Tio Luis?
Tío Luis tells Mama that he thought she would refuse his offer; he asks her to marry him instead. Mama tells him that she will never marry him and that she is offended by his offer. Tío Luis tells Mama that she will regret her decision and leaves.
Who are Tio Luis and Tio Marco and what do they bring to Mama?
Who are Tio Luis and Tio Marco? What do they bring to Mama the night Papa is late coming home? They are Papa's older stepbrothers. They bring Mama the silver belt buckle that belongs to Papa-a sign that something has happened to him.
How is Papa related to Tio Luis?
Papa's older stepbrother and the mayor of the town. Not quite as smart as Luis, his older brother, he follows the elder man around like a “donkey,” and does anything and everything Luis tells him to.
What happened after Mama refused Tio Luis proposal?
which of these occurred after Mama refused Tio Luis's proposal? scorned the little girl who wanted to touch her doll.
What does Tio Luis threaten?
Tío Luis threatens Mama, reminding her that the house and the grapes are on his land, and that he can make life very difficult for her.
Who does Esperanza marry?
Rosaura's death left Esperanza free to marry Alex, and everyone in the household is overjoyed.
Is Esperanza Rising a true story?
Although the book is based loosely on my grandmother's immigration and parallels her story, Esperanza Rising is a work of fiction.
What does Abuelita say is the real reason that Tio Luis wants to marry Mama?
What does Abuelita say is the real reason that Tio LUis wants to marry Mama? Tio Luis wants Mama's influence, not property. (Mama is popular and if he becomes close to her, he will become popular too.)
What do Mama and Esperanza decide to do to solve the problem with Tio Luis and Tio Marco?
They decide that Esperanza and Mama will join Alfonso and his family in their move to California, while Abuelita will remain in Mexico until she is able to join them. The conspirators only trust Señor Rodriguez, Papa's childhood friend, to help them.
Who are the main characters of Esperanza Rising?
Tio LuisMiguelEsperanzaRamonaAbuelitaEsperanza Rising/Characters
Who is Esperanza's mother?
Esperanza ’s mother Ramona is a spirited woman who would do anything for the good of her family. She is a woman of strong values who refuses to capitulate to blackmail and coercion in the… read analysis of Ramona Ortega / Mama
What is the story of Marta in Esperanza?
A teenage girl who lives and works on a neighboring farm owned by a different company picking cotton. Marta has worked hard all her life, and teases Esperanza brutally for being a “ princess” who’s playacting… read analysis of Marta
How old is Juan and Josefina's daughter?
Juan and Josefina ’s eight-year-old daughter. She is transfixed by Esperanza from the first moment she sees her, and constantly begs the older girl to tell stories of her luxurious, beautiful life in Mexico. Isabel… read analysis of Isabel
Who is the housekeeper in the Ortega family?
Hortensia. Alfonso ’s wife, Miguel ’s mother, and the Ortega family’s housekeeper, Hortensia is a Zapotec Indian from Oaxaca who takes good care of Esperanza and her entire family and truly loves the Ortegas. Hortensia is… read analysis of Hortensia.
Who is Papa's step brother?
Papa ’s eldest stepbrother and the president of the local bank. A conniving, cruel man who, together with his younger brother Marco, takes advantage of Sixto’s death as a path towards acquiring the dead… read analysis of Tío Luis
Who are Lupe and Pepe?
Lupe and Pepe. Juan and Josefina ’s twin one-year-old babies. When Isabel goes off to school, Esperanza finds herself in charge of the children, and looking after them helps her establish a sense of purpose on the farm—and teaches her a lot about taking care of others.
Who is Ramona's mother?
Abuelita. Ramona ’s mother, known to Esperanza only as Abuelita, is a kind, patient, and gracious woman who teaches Esperanza how to crochet and passes along important proverbs and wisdom—reminding her early on in the novel… read analysis of Abuelita.
What is the best book citation for Esperanza Rising?
Along with its Best Books citation, Publishers Weekly gave Esperanza Rising a starred review, citing its "lyrical, fairy tale - like style". It praised the way "Ryan poetically conveys Esperanza's ties to the land by crafting her story to the rhythms of the seasons" and the fact that "Ryan fluidly juxtaposes world events... with one family's will to survive". Kirkus Reviews disliked the "epic tone, characters that develop little and predictably, and... romantic patina". However it also found that the "style is engaging, her characters appealing", ultimately saying that the story "bears telling to a wider audience".
What does Esperanza say to Miguel?
One day Esperanza says to Miguel that they both are on different sides of the river. Tío Luis returns and gives his offer of marriage again, and Esperanza's mother agrees. However, this is a lie as she, Alfonso, and Hortensia plan to flee to the United States.
What does Esperanza do when Isabel takes care of her babies?
Esperanza is too young for a job and instead helps Isabel take care of the babies during the day. Esperanza quickly realizes that she doesn't know how to do practical work, such as washing clothes or even sweeping the floor. She asks for Isabel's help to learn how to care for herself and the young children.
What happens when Esperanza refuses to leave the ranch?
When she refuses, he threatens that she will regret her decision. Their ranch later burns down during a fire caused by Tío Luis. Esperanza and her mother have to stay in the servant's quarters with their longtime servants and family friends, Alfonso, Hortensia, and their son Miguel.
What is the class code for Esperanza Rising?
43487323. LC Class. PZ7.R9553 Es 2000. Esperanza Rising is a young adult historical fiction novel written by Mexican-American author Pam Muñoz Ryan and released by Scholastic Publishing on March 27, 2000. The novel focuses on Esperanza, the only daughter to wealthy Mexican parents, and the events after her father’s murder ...
When was Esperanza Rising published?
Esperanza Rising is a young adult historical fiction novel written by Mexican-American author Pam Muñoz Ryan and released by Scholastic Publishing on March 27, 2000. The novel focuses on Esperanza, the only daughter to wealthy Mexican parents, and the events after her father’s murder and her subsequent move to California ...
Where does Esperanza live?
Plot. In 1930, lives in Aguascalientes, Mexico, daughter of wealthy landowners Sixto and Ramona Ortega. She lives on her family's ranch, El Rancho de la Rosas, with her mother, father, and grandmother Abuelita. The day before Esperanza's 13th birthday, her father is murdered on his way to town.
Overview
Plot synopsis
Esperanza Ortega lives in Aguascalientes, Mexico and is the daughter of wealthy landowners. She lives on her family's ranch with her mother, father, and grandmother. The year is 1930.
The day before Esperanza's 13th birthday, her father is murdered while working on the ranch. Her uncle Luis reveals he now owns their land. He offers to continue to care for them and their ranch if Esperanza's mother, Ramona, will marry him. When she refuses, he burns down the ranch. Esper…
Main characters
• Esperanza Ortega
• Ramona Ortega
• Papa/Mr. Ortega
• Sixto Ortega
• Abuelita
Background information
American laborers from Oklahoma were often hostile toward the Mexican workers because they felt they were taking away their jobs. Mexican migrant laborers would work for much lower pay, so there was much tension between the migrant workers on the fields. Some felt that their conditions were unlivable, so they began to protest for better working conditions. Still, others refused to join the protest in fear that they would be fired. In the 1920s and 1930s (about the time the story tak…
Critical reception
Along with its Best Books citation, Publishers Weekly gave Esperanza Rising a starred review, citing its "lyrical, fairy-tale-like style". It praised the way "Ryan poetically conveys Esperanza's ties to the land by crafting her story to the rhythms of the seasons" and the fact that "Ryan fluidly juxtaposes world events... with one family's will to survive". Kirkus Reviews disliked the "epic tone, characters that develop little and predictably, and... romantic patina". However it also found that …
Pedagogy
According to literary scholar, Rachelle Kuehl, Esperanza Rising deals with discrimination as it relates to immigration and the United States' unfair compensation and deportation of migrant workers on whom it relies for labor.
• The 2001 Jane Addams Children's Book Award
• The 2001 WILLA Literary Award for Children's/Young Adult Fiction