The House on Mango Street

The House on Mango Street
Pg. 1-21
5/8/11

The House on Mango Street is a compilation of little stories so from now on I will write about some of the more important ones. 

The House on Mango Street- Esperanza describes her crumbly, old house, but says that at least she owns it and doesn't have to share with anyone. 

My Name- Esperanza talks about how badly she hates her name, and how kids make fun of her for it. She wants to be nicknamed Zeze the X.

Our Good Day- Esperanza meets these kids trying to buy a bike and she helps them out with five dollars. They go riding the bike, and in the end they decide to share it from that day on.

Gil's Furniture Sold & Bought- Esperanza and her sister describe the store down the street that the call the junk store. Nenny tries to buy a music box, but the man says it's not for sale