Esperanza Rising
Los melons
Why does Esperanza try to listen to the heart beat valley?
Why does Esperanza try to listen to the heart beat valley?
Esperanza tries to hear the heartbeat of the earth but she cannot, which frustrates her. In a fit of tears, Esperanza falls back onto the ground and suddenly feels as if she is floating above it without any anchor. Esperanza feels like she is floating higher - but she is uncertain about whether or not she enjoys the sensation of being unmoored.