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Free Study Guide: Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz Ryan

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OVERALL ANALYSIS

CHARACTER ANALYSIS

Esperanza

Esperanza is a thirteen-year-old girl who has spent her entire life on her parent’s beautiful ranch in Mexico. Esperanza has never wanted for anything; she has lived as a queen. Everything changes for Esperanza on the eve of her birthday when her father is killed. As the plot’s protagonist, Esperanza’s major conflict arises following her father’s death when........

Miguel

Miguel’s parents worked for Esperanza’s parents on their ranch in Mexico. Miguel represents the other side of Mexican society--those........



PLOT STRUCTURE ANALYSIS

Exposition

The exposition of a plot is the place where the reader is introduced to the main characters and any important information necessary to understand what is......... .

Rising Action

Rising action is the action that will lead to the climax (or the major turning point in the plot). In this novel the rising action is everything that happens before..........

Climax

The climax of a plot is the major turning point that allows the protagonist to resolve the conflict. The climax of Esperanza Rising occurs when Miguel brings Abuelita to.........

Outcome

The outcome, resolution, or denouement occurs in the final chapter when Esperanza and Miguel listen to the earth. This happens a full year after.........



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