Esperanza Rising Summary
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Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan
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Esperanza Rising is a tale of overcoming difficulties and, above all, of the power of a family’s love. Ryan’s book is based on the true life experiences of her grandmother, and seamlessly works the cultural and historical realities of 1930s life into the plot.
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Esperanza Rising Summary - Esperanza Rising plot Pam Munoz Ryan
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- EXPOSITION
- CONFLICT
- Sixto Ortega
- RISING ACTION
- Esperanza lives with her mother, father, and abuelita on El Rancho de las Rosas, a large vineyard in 1930s Mexico. Due to the family land, wealth, and faithful servants, Esperanza has lived a happy and privileged life with plenty of food, dresses, toys, and fun.
- CLIMAX
- When Papa is killed, his brothers try to take over his home. When Mama refuses to marry Tio Luis, he burns the house and vineyard. Mama and Esperanza secretly move to the U.S. with their servants Hortensia, Alfonso, and Miguel. They must leave Abuelita behind.
- FALLING ACTION
- Esperanza has difficulty adjusting to the work and poor conditions in the workers' camps in Los Angeles. When Mama is sent to the hospital, she works in the fields to support them. Each week, Esperanza saves money to pay for Abuelita's journey.
- RESOLUTION
- Esperanza reaches her breaking point and tells Miguel she no longer has hope for the future. The next day, Miguel disappears, taking Esperanza's money with him.
- Eventually, Mama comes home from the hospital. A little later, Miguel returns home with a surprise: he has brought Abuelita all the way from Mexico!
- Estación de autobuses
- Esperanza celebrates her first birthday after Papa's death. She has struggled through many difficulties, but grown stronger as a result. Her family is back together, and she once again has hope for the future.
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