Esperanza Rising

Why does Hortensia remind Esperanza of the men coming into her house?

Esperanza

Asked by
Last updated by jill d #170087
Answers 1
Add Yours

Hortensia tells Esperanza the story in order to distract her while they are hiding in the wagon. Esperanza doesn't quite understand the danger of being discovered.

Source(s)

Esperanza Rising

GradeSaver will pay $15 for your literature essays
GradeSaver will pay $25 for your college application essays
GradeSaver will pay $50 for your graduate school essays – Law, Business, or Medical
GradeSaver will pay $10 for your Community Note contributions
GradeSaver will pay $500 for your Textbook Answer contributions