Esperanza Rising The Home Quotes Page 1
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| Quote #1 She pressed closer to the ground, until her body was breathing with the earth's. And with Papa's. The three hearts beating together. (1.15) |
Esperanza's Papa teaches her to feel a deep connection with the land of her family's ranch. Her home isn't just the house that she lives in—it's also the vineyards, the ranch, and the land itself.
| Quote #2 Sadness and anger tangled in Esperanza's stomach as she thought of all that she was leaving: her friends and her school, her life as it once was, Abuelita. And Papa. (4.101) |
All of these things and people are a part of Esperanza's home. So it's understandable that she's pretty upset to leave it all behind. This isn't just a matter of moving to a new house; she's starting a totally new life.
| Quote #3 She took a deep breath. The aroma of oranges from a nearby grove was reassuring and familiar. Maybe it wouldn't be so different here. (6.42) |
Remember how connected Esperanza felt to the land in her old home in Mexico? That's why the smell of a familiar crop reassures her. Have you ever felt a connection to a smell? Maybe your grandma's chocolate chip cookies? Your dad's cologne? Your school cafeteria's mystery meat?
