Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from Esperanza Rising

Object Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major objects in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Objects

El Rancho de las Rosas - This is a large vineyard owned in Aguascalientes, Mexico that was intentionally burned.

Abuelita's Blanket - This is an object into which pieces of all the women who helped create it are knit.

Porcelain Doll - This is a valuable object that turned out to be a last birthday gift.

Train to Mexicali - This is the method of transportation for Mexican immigrants.

The Secret Package - This contained rose cuttings from a special garden carried to create another special garden.

Cabin - This is horse stall-like...
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