The first chapter of Esperanza Rising ended on a very sad note—Esperanza’s father died at the hands of a violent gang. His death destroys the safety that Esperanza and her mother felt when he was alive. Will their circumstances get better or worse in the next chapter?
Read the Novel
Read the next chapter of Esperanza Rising called “Las Papayas.”
As you read, try to answer these questions for yourself.
| How will Esperanza and her mother react to their new situation? |
| What could cause Miguel to stop talking to Esperanza? |
