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Example of a global opener and thesis describing the relationship between Esperanza and her sister, Nenny, in the House on Mango Street.

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Esperanza, the young narrator (who does not introduce herself at first), explains how her family moved around a lot before coming to live on Mango Street. There are six members of the family – Esperanza, her Mama and Papa, her younger sister Nenny, and her younger brothers Carlos and Kiki. They moved out of their last apartment because the pipes broke and the landlord wouldn’t fix them.

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As the younger sister, Nenny is often Esperanza's responsibility, and though her innocence is a major source of annoyance for Esperanza, it also signals Nenny's independence. In many ways, Nenny is a pesky little sister.

As the younger sister, Nenny is often Esperanza's responsibility, and though her innocence is a major source of annoyance for Esperanza, it also signals Nenny's independence. In many ways, Nenny is a pesky little sister...❄️☁️


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