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What does Esperanza dislike Marta?
Marta the Striker At first, Esperanza doesn’t like Marta, and—surprise, surprise—she thinks the strikers are all as mean as she is. They put rattlesnakes into the boxes she has to unpack, and they intimidate her and the other workers as they try to go to work.
How does Marta treat Esperanza when they first meet?
How does Marta treat Esperanza when they first meet? She was jealous of her rich clothes and fancy hairdo. She had a crush on Miguel and wanted to steal him from her.
Why is Martha mean to Esperanza?
Marta resents the fact that Esperanza used to be wealthy, and Marta is mean to Esperanza at first by making fun of her ignorance of how to do simple household chores. Marta also feels that the Mexican and Mexican-American laborers are being treated unfairly, and she is even willing to get violent to achieve change.
Who is Marta in the book Esperanza Rising?
Marta – Marta is a girl who is not very nice to Esperanza when they first meet. Marta pushes everyone to strike because she believes they are being treated unfairly. When there is a sweep of the camps, Esperanza helps Marta escape.
Which quote from Marta shows why she does not like Esperanza?
which quote from Marta shows why she does not like Esperanza? “I have never heard of El Rancho de las Rosas.
Why did Esperanza help Marta?
She cannot let Marta be separated from her mother. Moreover, Esperanza does not think it is fair that Marta should be sent to Mexico since she was born in the United States. Esperanza gives Marta a worker’s apron so she can escape undetected. The next day Miguel drives Esperanza to Marta’s farm.
Why did Esperanza wanted to hear the earth’s heartbeat?
Why did Esperanza want to hear the earth’s heartbeat? Her papa told her she should. She wanted to show Miguel how to do it.
What did Esperanza do for Marta?
What did Marta say to Esperanza that upset her?
Esperanza quickly dropped her arms and remembered Marta’s taunting voice saying, “No one will be waiting on you here.”
Why does Esperanza get so upset when her mother starts singing at the beginning of Chapter 6?
Why does Esperanza get so upset when her mother starts singing at the beginning of the chapter? Her mother is not a very good singer. Esperanza wonders how her mom can be happy when their new home is so crowded and dirty. Esperanza could hear Alfonso and Hortensia talking in the next room.
How are Marta and Esperanza?
Marta and Esperanza are alike because they both want to protect and help their mothers. “I must take care of my mother” (p. 208). At first, Marta thought Esperanza did not care about the workers and did not support the strike, but after she helps her escape the immigration officers, she changes her mind.