Sandra Cisneros’s classic novel The House on Mango Street is an icon of the 1970s Latina feminist movement. This activity reinforces the book’s social and historical context and helps students make personal connections to the narrative through a guided analysis of character, point of view, and setting. Primary and secondary resources featured in this activity include:
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This activity is part of ABC-CLIO’s The Latino American Experience database. Click here to learn more about The Latino American Experience.