Esperanza Rising
Why do you think the author chose the main character's name to be Esperanza?
Why do you think the title of the book is Esperanza's Rising
Why do you think the title of the book is Esperanza's Rising
Esperanza is the pre-teen protagonist of the novel. The novel chronicles Esperanza's struggles to adapt to her new circumstances. As she comes of age, her sense of identity becomes more clear: she rises above her circumstances.