Analysis Of Chapter 36: A Smart Cookie

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In chapter 36, "A Smart Cookie," Esperanza's mother tells Esperanza how she didn't finish her school, therfore she didn't get a complete education. She doesn't want Esperanza to make the same mistake as her, she wants her to reacive a good education and become a successful woman. In previous chapters for example chapter 17, "And Some More," Esperanza says she learned information from reading a book, meaning she gains knowledge already. In chapter 41, "The Three Sisters," there are three sisters who say Esperanza's dream of going away from Mango Street and living in a big white house will come true, but to never forget to come back. In chapter 44, "Mango Says Goodbye Sometimes," Esperanza goes away to live in her dream house and becomes an authur.