The House on Mango Street

What does Esperanza mean when she says, "I have decided not to grow up tame like the others who lay their necks on the threshold waiting for the ball and chain"?

Asked by bookragstutor on 28 Nov 08:47

Last updated by anonymous on 22 Jan 15:28

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Answered by MHood2 on 22 Jan 15:28

She means that she will not be a statistic and end up like everyone else around her. She wants more for herself and she sees a way to make that happen.