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House On Mango Street - College Essay

House On Mango Street

The Effects of a Changing Society
Members of a society affect the social, cultural, and economic situation of an entire society by imposing what the majority perceives as normal on others. In my opinion, society can't change people. Whenever possible, people change themselves based on their perceived need to fit in. In this country, society is composed up individuals with cultural differences that does not make them less or inferior. However, the majority imposes what is standard for them as what should be standard for all others. Therefore, those that are not in the majority can be pressured into changing to blend in.
Some people are affected in a different way. ...

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they were talking to him for about 5 minutes they realized he was a little strange and he scared them so they left and ran away (P.39). This is another example of how shy Esperanza was. She stated in "The First Job": "When lunch time came I was scared to eat alone in the company lunchroom". This weakness allowed her to be gullible and vulnerable. In "Red Clowns", Esperanza is betrayed by Sally because Sally told Esperanza that the circus would be a fun experience, but instead she was raped. Esperanza's viewed herself as unattractive, unintelligent, insignificant and out of place. Such statements as, "…skinny necks and pointed elbows like mine….do not belong here but are here…" provide evidence. She felt trapped on Mango Street, because she couldn't abandon those who could not leave. Although she was poor and shame, she became strong and clear about her destiny and did not turn her back on her heritage. She learned to celebrate her otherness instead of trying to blend in. ...

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Added: 7/28/2006 06:02:26 PM
Category: English
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