... people that have somehow impacted Esperanza. Although Cisneros doesn't specifically clarify, it is implied that Esperanza is around 12 years old. In the beginning of the novel, she has the heart and innocence of a child that can be seen through the way she interacts with the other children in the neighborhood. Upon meeting her first two friends Rachel and Lucy, Esperanza chips in five dollars to share a bike between the ... vary greatly from that of Mango Street. Switching pairs and learning how to walk in them, the girls soon start to catch the attention of males on the street. "Ladies, ...

• Word Count: 1067
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School