How did the author decide to portray Esperanza's emotional growth?
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Esperanza Rising

Esperanza Rising
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How did the author decide to portray Esperanza's emotional growth?
Did anyone else feel conflicted about the way Esperanza's family responded to their changing circumstances?
What inspired the setting of California during the Great Depression for this story?