House on Mango Street

What are the connotations of this metaphor, and what does it tell you about Esperanza?

In "Boys & Girls," Esperanza describes herself as "a balloon tied to an anchor." [9]

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Esperanza can't get out of her situation. She wants to float away but her family and community weigh her down.

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