What happened to Miguel in Esperanza Rising?
Miguel in Esperanza Rising has high hopes to become a railroad mechanic. However, he feels his dreams will never come true if he continues to live in Mexico. After the death of Sixto, Miguel, his parents, and the Ortegas move to the United States.
What challenge does Miguel face?
Miguel faces the challenge of the fire. He saves Abuelita. He “lays her down.” This shows that he cares a lot about Esperanza’s family and is willing to put his own life at risk to help them.
How does Esperanza feel about Miguel?
Esperanza may be exasperated with Miguel’s enthusiasm when she’s tired and cranky, but deep down, she appreciates it; she sees “his eyes, dancing like Papa’s when he used to talk about the land” (11.95). Miguel is clearly passionate, and that’s going to take him far.
What happened after Miguel and Esperanza argued?
What happened after Miguel and Esperanza argued? Miguel left. What did the doctor say about Mama’s condition? She was well enough to go home but still needed a lot of rest to get stronger.
How long was Esperanza on the train?
After four days and nights on the train, Esperanza meets Carmen, an egg seller who tells the group that even though she is poor, she is rich because she has her children, her garden, and memories of the people she loves.
How did Miguel scare away the bandits?
Miguel, Hortensia, and Esperanza hid under the bed, but what they didn’t know was that Miguel had a mouse in his pocket. But quick-thinking Miguel pushed the mouse out from under the bed, and the super-scary bandits figured the noise had come from the mouse.
What did Esperanza pray for at church?
She prays for strength for Esperanza. She prays for strength for Esperanza.
Who invited Esperanza for lunch?
Esperanza envies the kids who get to eat lunch in the canteen at school instead of having to go home for lunch. She pesters her mother to write her a note giving her permission to eat at the canteen and to pack her a lunch.
What is a Jamaica Esperanza Rising?
Mama tells her, “Didn’t I tell you that Papa’s heart would find us wherever we go?” The next day is the big camp-wide party, called a jamaica. The women all gather in one cabin to take baths. Esperanza expects Hortensia to bathe her, like she has since Esperanza was a baby.