2 things that happend in chapter 8 esperanza rising

For the first time, Esperanza is responsible for taking care of the babies as well as preparing dinner for everyone who is working during the day.

A month after the dust storm, Esperanza notices that Mama looks pale and encourages her to lie down. Her mother, tired and worn down, breaks out into a fever. A young doctor explains that Mama has contracted Valley Fever, a condition that results from dust spores growing in the lungs.