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Choose the quote that has to do with the theme "loss of innocence" from HOMS

Choose the quote that has to do with the theme "loss of innocence" from-example-1
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C. "You get to wear nice clothes and might meet someone who will marry you and take you away to live in a big house far away"

Step-by-step explanation:

The above quote is the quote that has to do with the theme "loss of innocence" from The House On Mango Street.

The above statement was made by Marin, a young woman from Puerto Rico. She lives with the family of her cousin. Marin stays at home baby-sitting and sells makeup for Avon. Marin actually teaches Esperanza and her friends about the world of boys.

"Loss of innocence" is known to be a common theme in fiction, realism, etc. It is seen as the experiences or periods in one's life which results in an awareness of what is wrong, suffering and/or pain. This theme is seen as an integral part of coming of age.

The above quote shows "loss of innocence" which reveals that one can actually try to dress well and look nice in order to attract someone to marry and live with in a big house. This is part of what Marin was teaching Esperanza. She is trying to create an awareness of what girls can do to attract someone to marry in order to live in a big house.

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