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Why does Esperanza life and identify with four skinny trees that grow on Mango
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Answer: The trees remind Esperanza of herself because they grow and flourish despite harsh conditions

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Answer:

The Four Skinny Trees are out of place on Mango Street. To a great extent, Esperanza identifies with them because she sees herself out of place, to a large extent, on Mango Street.

The Four Skinny Trees are akin to her because they physically look out of place with the other trees on the block.

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