House on Mango Street

Why do you think Alice afraid of mice? And, fathers?

Chapter from Alice who sees mice

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Alicia is afraid of her father because she believes that his patriarchal role in the family home will keep her from achieving her goals. She seems to be afraid of the mice that no one else sees, as a way of "needing" her father.

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House on Mango Street