Title: The Symbolism of The House on Mango Street Category:Literature Details: Words: 493 | Pages: 2.1 (approximately 235 words/page)
The Symbolism of The House on Mango Street
The Symbolism of The House on Mango Street
In The House on Mango Street, Sandra Cisneros addresses and develops the
themes of assimilation of the Chicano into American society, stereotypes, and the
treatment of the Chicana within her culture. These themes are brought out through the
experiences of Esperanza, a young Chicana character. The American society has tried to
make the Chicano fir into its culture and make him follow its way of doing things. The
Chicano has also 'voluntarily' tried to assimilate because of …showed first 85 words of 493 total…
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…showed last 85 words of 493 total…the raggedy men are ashamed to go into. Yes I nodded...(pg. 45). The wish for
a nice home is in a way a desire for a better self image.
The House on Mango Street also reflect the treatment of Chicanas within their
culture. This theme has been dealt with in many other Chicano works. It is more than just
a collection of barrio stories told by a young girl, it is an awakening to the conditions of
the Chicano and the Chicana in our society.
