Earl lives next door to Esperanza in Edna's basement. He works nightshifts somewhere and sleeps during the day with the blinds closed. Occasionally, he comes out during the day to yell at the kids for making too much noise. Rumor has it that Earl has a wife. A few people have seen her, but nobody can agree on her appearance. Some people think she is thin and blonde and other think she is tall and redheaded. However, everyone agrees that when this woman comes around Mango Street, Earl wraps his arms around her, leading her.....
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