Esperanza is struggling to adjust her life in California. How does the scene with the bath contribute to Esperanza’s internal conflict and character development?

While preparing for the bath, Esperanza waits with arms outstretched for Hortencia to undress her..... as if they were still in Mexico and Hortencia remained her servant. Esperanza was embarrassed by her presumption, and the surprise of the other women who were present. No one would help her.