1. Figurative Language
1.1. Symbols
1.1.1. almonds
1.1.1.1. inside and outside appearance are different
1.1.1.2. shell is like protection?
1.1.2. Onions
1.1.2.1. E. isn't ready for the change from rich to poor
1.1.3. Avocados
1.1.3.1. symbolize change
1.1.3.1.1. she's doing what the adults used to do by making the cream
1.1.3.1.2. her hands looked different-not like a rich woman
1.2. Metaphors
1.2.1. Big idea metaphors
1.2.1.1. sweeping
1.2.1.1.1. taking a big mess and putting it all together
1.2.1.2. roses + thorns
1.2.1.2.1. something pretty/good can be ruined and then become pretty/goodagain
1.2.1.2.2. everything good has something bad attached to it
1.2.1.3. heartbeat of the earth
1.2.1.3.1. you must be still and patient to feel connected
1.2.1.4. blanket
1.2.1.4.1. mountains and valleys sewn-Esperanza is in a valley
1.2.1.4.2. comfort
1.2.1.4.3. family
1.2.2. workers are like kittens
1.2.2.1. workers are small and meek
1.2.3. suitcase-brown dust inside it like mama's lungs
2. Human rights challenges
2.1. Human Rights Challenges in Ch. 3
2.1.1. Right to land and property
2.1.1.1. Ma is going to lose house to Tio Luis
2.1.2. The right to life
2.1.2.1. Papa was killed
2.1.3. Right to marriage
2.1.3.1. Poor workers would not be allowed to marry rich daughter
2.2. Challenge in "Avocados"
3. Characters
3.1. Isabella and Marta
3.1.1. Isabella was nice, MArta was rude
3.1.2. Isabella looks up to E's wealth, Marta looked down on it
3.2. Esperanza
3.2.1. In the beginning
3.2.1.1. Happy
3.2.1.2. Hopeful
3.2.1.3. Dependent
3.2.1.4. Loved her birthday
3.2.2. In the middle
3.2.2.1. Mature
3.2.2.1.1. working
3.2.2.2. responsible
3.2.2.2.1. babysitting
3.2.2.3. hardworking
3.2.2.4. brave
3.2.2.4.1. working in the shed, breaking in the rules
3.2.2.5. caring
3.2.2.5.1. taking care of sick mama
4. setting
4.1. Historical Setting
4.1.1. Mexico Government and Revolution
4.1.1.1. 1876-1911
4.1.1.2. Long revolution
4.1.1.3. Poor rebelled against rich
4.1.2. Mexico vs. U.S.
4.1.2.1. Mexican American War
4.1.2.2. Mexico lost half of land
4.1.2.3. US bought Texas, California, NM, AZ for $18 million
4.1.2.4. 1846-1848
4.1.3. Rich vs Poor
4.1.3.1. 1920's- 70% poor
4.1.3.2. Poor worked for landowners, paid low wages
4.1.4. 1930's in California
4.1.4.1. People from Mexico and the dustbowl states are competing for jobs
4.1.4.1.1. life was hard for both groups, both wanted to live decently
4.1.4.1.2. laws were made against Mexicans, sending many back
4.1.5. the Great Depression
4.1.5.1. one out of four people unemployed
4.1.5.2. people had very little money
4.1.5.3. 250,000 homeless kids
4.1.5.4. Government created the Works Progress Administration to make jobs
4.1.5.5. WW II created a lot of jobs
4.2. California Setting
4.2.1. golden hills with round tops
4.2.2. brown barren mountains
4.2.3. hawks
4.2.4. canyon with a silver river
4.2.5. COMPARED TO TO MEXICO
4.2.5.1. grapes vs. cantalopes
4.2.5.2. lush and green vs.dry and brown
4.2.5.3. canyons vs. rolling hills