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the house on mango street discussion 2
before beginning this discussion, please read the following eight chapters of the house on mango street. this section starts with the chapter entitled \meme ortiz\ and ends with \and some more\.
the house on mango street follows a young girl as she navigates her life on mango street. please pay attention to the stories she tells and the people she introduces. focus on the conflicts that arise and the turmoil she feels.
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after reading this section, respond to the following questions in complete sentences using proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation. responses of one sentence are incomplete. respond fully to each question for full credit. once you have responded fully to each question, respond to two classmates posts by clicking
eply\ on the post to which you are responding. your feedback should be more than \i agree\ or \i disagree.\ include the reasons why. your response must be polite, respectful, and professional in tone. you may disagree, but do so with respect. use proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation in all posts.

1. which neighbor that has been introduced do you relate to the most? why?
2. which character are you the most curious about? why

Explanation:

1. For the first question, the neighbor most relatable is often Esperanza's neighbor Marin, as many people can connect to her desire for independence and escape from limited circumstances, longing for more opportunities beyond her current environment.
2. For the second question, the most curious character is often Sally, because her strict, abusive home life contrasts sharply with her outwardly bold, flirtatious persona, leaving readers wondering about the full extent of her trauma and how she will navigate her future.

Answer:

1. I relate most to Marin. Her longing to escape her constrained life and find a better future through connection or opportunity mirrors the universal desire to grow beyond one's current limits.
2. I am most curious about Sally. Her contradictory behavior—outwardly bold but inwardly trapped by her abusive father—creates a compelling mystery about her true feelings and what her future will hold.