Compare Miguel and Marta’s reaction to Esperanza’s lack of knowledge about everyday chores.

Miguel helps her and Marta mocks her. Esperanza attempts to sweep the camp’s platform. She has only ever watched the servants at el Rancho de las Rosas clean, so she struggles to complete the task. Marta witnesses Esperanza's failure and mocks her by calling her “Cinderella.” Esperanza runs back to the cabin in tears. For the first time, she is ashamed about her privileged past. Miguel comforts Esperanza by showing her how to sweep properly. He understands that she has never had to learn how to do chores.