The House On Mango Street Argumentative Essay
Devon Kendrick
November 6, 2013
Suzanne Weber
ENC 1102
Argument Essay 2
The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros
Growing up I experience some bad times that really got me wondering if my life would ever get better because of my current situation; however my life got better and I’m living a great life. In the case of Esperanza and her family they’re living a bad lifestyle and it doesn’t get any better from when they move from house to house or apartment from apartment. Although Esperanza is very intelligent, she’s has yet to figure out that her living conditions aren’t getting better and her dream house won’t getting any better. Despite dreaming big, your reality can really be filled with disappointment.
Esperanza dream house was supposed to cater to her every need and solve most of the family’s problem; however it turned out worst and soon Esperanza was feeling more disappointment. The house as describe by Esperanza was very rundown and not even close to her dream house. “It’s small and red with tight steps in front and windows so small you 'd they were hold their breath. Bricks are crumbling in places and the front door is swollen” (p.552). Everything about the house, made the last seem like a mansion. Having experience such let downs in life I know it …show more content…
When you’re lied to by parents who lose a since of trust with them. For example, the way Esperanza’s parents have been lying to her. “They always told us that one day we would move into a house, a real house that would be ours for always so we wouldn’t have to move each other” (p.552). When you have your mindset on one thing but you learn that it’s all a lie, it can tear you apart from the inside out. I don’t like being lied, I am all about the truth and if I find out someone is lying to me, especially if it’s a close friend or a family I will feel betrayed and lose trust in that person; therefore I think Esperanza is feeling
November 6, 2013
Suzanne Weber
ENC 1102
Argument Essay 2
The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros
Growing up I experience some bad times that really got me wondering if my life would ever get better because of my current situation; however my life got better and I’m living a great life. In the case of Esperanza and her family they’re living a bad lifestyle and it doesn’t get any better from when they move from house to house or apartment from apartment. Although Esperanza is very intelligent, she’s has yet to figure out that her living conditions aren’t getting better and her dream house won’t getting any better. Despite dreaming big, your reality can really be filled with disappointment.
Esperanza dream house was supposed to cater to her every need and solve most of the family’s problem; however it turned out worst and soon Esperanza was feeling more disappointment. The house as describe by Esperanza was very rundown and not even close to her dream house. “It’s small and red with tight steps in front and windows so small you 'd they were hold their breath. Bricks are crumbling in places and the front door is swollen” (p.552). Everything about the house, made the last seem like a mansion. Having experience such let downs in life I know it …show more content…
When you’re lied to by parents who lose a since of trust with them. For example, the way Esperanza’s parents have been lying to her. “They always told us that one day we would move into a house, a real house that would be ours for always so we wouldn’t have to move each other” (p.552). When you have your mindset on one thing but you learn that it’s all a lie, it can tear you apart from the inside out. I don’t like being lied, I am all about the truth and if I find out someone is lying to me, especially if it’s a close friend or a family I will feel betrayed and lose trust in that person; therefore I think Esperanza is feeling