1. Sandra Cisneros, Human Rights, Culture, Literary Devices and Vignettes The House on Mango Street

2. RECAP: Identity The individual characteristics by which a thing or person is recognized or known.

3. WHAT FACTORS MAKE UP OUR IDENTITY? Memories Family DNA Origins Thoughts Dreams Ambitions Senses Actions Responses Fingerprint Appearance Importance Love Emotions Flaws Successes Failures Friends Enemies Parents Bloodlines Hopes Environment Home School Surroundings Mistakes Laughter Tears Personality Likes Dislikes Fears Insecurities Victories Defeats Adventures Sights Journeys Challenges Hobbies Culture Ethnicity Religion Beliefs Humour Talents Creativity Sexuality Gender Smell Voice Vocabulary Fashion Posture Stature Build Organisation Ambition Manners Behaviour Outlook Opinions Morals Instincts Rationality Confidence Secrets Race Nationality Wealth Name Birthdate Weight Height Eyes Features Movements Experiences

4. THE HOUSE ON MANGO STREET

5. SANDRA CISNEROS

6. Sandra Cisneros Born in the Hispanic Quarter of Chicago in l954… DO THE MATH! Mexican-American woman (Chicana) Third child and only daughter in a family of SEVEN children. Her family moved often; she was shy and introverted, but she connected with the community through writing Her parents emphasized education Loyola University of Chicago (English major). Decided to become a writer Attended the University of Iowa Writer’s Workshop, a graduate school for young writers Teacher and counselor to high school dropouts Taught creative writing

7. Sandra Cisneros was always afraid that her unprivileged background would put her at a disadvantage in the literary world. She was worried that growing up in a poor neighborhood, being a Mexican-American, and being a woman would hurt her writing career.

8. ISN’T IT IRONIC? However, it is Sandra’s IDENTITY that gave her the unique voice that shaped her career! Instead of trying to HIDE who she was… she was honest. She shared her identity with the world. … And it worked out quite well for her!

9. Have you read anything else by SC? “My books include a chapbook of poetry, Bad Boys; two full-length poetry books, My Wicked Wicked Ways and Loose Woman; a collection of stories, Woman Hollering Creek and Other Stories; a children’s book, Hairs/Pelitos; and two novels, The House on Mango Street and Caramelo. Vintage Cisneros, published in 2003, is a compilation of selections from my works.”Bad BoysMy Wicked Wicked WaysLoose WomanWoman Hollering Creek and Other Stories Hairs/PelitosThe House on Mango StreetCaramelo Vintage Cisneros

10. The House on Mango Street The main character’s name is Esperanza. The novel is a reflection of a female Mexican-American’s experience in the 1960’s.

11. What does ESPERANZA mean in Spanish?

12. Themes… Theme: an overall message or idea expressed in a literary work Important HOMS themes: HUMAN RIGHTS and IDENTITY/CULTURE

13. WHAT ARE HUMAN RIGHTS?

14. United Nations: Human Rights Human rights are rights inherent to ALL humans beings, whatever our nationality, place of residence, gender, national or ethnic origin, color, religion, language, or any other status. We are all EQUALLY entitled to our human rights, without discrimination.

15. Human Rights Rights to which people are entitled simply because they are human beings, regardless of their nationality, race, ethnicity, gender, or religion. Agreed standards that recognize and protect the dignity and integrity of every individual without any distinction

16. Do YOU know your rights? TAKE A MINUTE. List some examples of human rights.

17. EXAMPLES of Human Rights The right to freedom of speech The right to freedom of thought The right to grow old The right to liberty and freedom The right to the pursuit of happiness The right to protest The right to petition the government

18. At Buffalo Grove High School, you have rights. However, do these rights have LIMITS?

19. Dress Code Freedom of Speech

20. Examples of rights you have at school… You have the right to a free and public education You have the right to be treated with respect You have a right to express your opinions…… as long as you do so in a way that doesn't disrupt classes or other school activities.

21. What is culture?

22. Merriam Webster Dictionary /noun/ “A way of thinking, behaving, or working that exists in a place or organization (such as a business)”

23. Culture: attitudes and behaviors that are characteristic of a particular social group or organization

24. What culture is this?

25. PEOPLE OF DIFFERENT CULTURES HAVE DIFFERENT TRADITIONS

26. In Greece, a child’s tooth is thrown onto the roof of his/her house for good luck.

27. In Spain, at the peak of the tomato season, the Spanish people have a TOMATO WAR as thousands of people throw tomatoes at each other. Rivers of tomato sauce run down the streets.

28. Indonesia, a person points with their thumb as it’s considered very rude to point with a forefinger

29. In Sweden, Gold and silver coins are placed inside a brides wedding shoes before she walks down the aisle.

30. In America, children leave teeth under their pillow for the tooth fairy to collect - usually in return for some money…. ….HOW CRAZY IS THAT????

31. WHAT IS CULTURE SHOCK? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akbCmxb_w8s

32. Example: MEAN GIRLS Does Cady Heron experience culture shock? What is the culture of North Shore High School (in Mean Girls)

33. CULTURE. SHOCK. A state of bewilderment and distress experienced by an individual who is suddenly exposed to a new, strange, or foreign social and cultural environment.

34. FREEZE. Write about a time in which you experienced culture shock. What did you see? How did it make you feel?

35. Cultural Differences http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BT0kz F4A-WQ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BT0kz F4A-WQ A group of men from Sudan, Africa came to the United States and experienced CULTURE SHOCK.

36. IN YOUR PACKETS… Write bullet-point notes on the differences between the culture in Africa and the culture in the United States

37. WRITE ABOUT THIS: Do you think culture affects how people are treated? Why or why not?

38. WHILE READING HOMS… While reading, take note of circumstances and issues that make human rights a theme in The House on Mango Street. Also, take note of the narrator’s culture. How does it affect her lifestyle? Is it a theme in the novel as well?

39. Literary Devices specific aspects of literature that we can recognize, identify, interpret and/or analyze (the means by which authors create MEANING through language) This includes (1) literary TECHNIQUES and (2) literary ELEMENTS

40. Literary Techniques refer to specific constructions and choice of language Simile Metaphor Personification Alliteration Hyperbol

41. Literary Elements refer to a work as a whole Plot Setting Conflict Mood Tone Theme

42. Vignettes The House on Mango Street is a series of vignettes, or brief literary descriptions. One chapter does not relate to the next, but each is its own short story within itself. The vignettes still relate to one another because of Cisneros style (her use of literary devices).