Laughter, Gil's Furniture Bought And Sold by 22C Wood https://padlet.com/22cwood19527/nyxbbx56k9bi By: Alex, Lauren, Caroline, and Kaira en-us 2019-02-11 17:56:07 UTC 2026-02-10 06:47:30 UTC hello@padlet.com Theme: "Laughter" 22cwood19527 https://padlet.com/22cwood19527/nyxbbx56k9bi/wish/330007773 Esperanza does not have many people that she is close with, and shares a unique connection with her sister, Nenny. ]]> 2019-02-11 18:01:53 UTC https://padlet.com/22cwood19527/nyxbbx56k9bi/wish/330007773 Theme: "Gil's Furniture Bought And Sold" 22lrobbins31668 https://padlet.com/22cwood19527/nyxbbx56k9bi/wish/330158662 The main theme that is being  described is that Esperanza feels that she is a role model for her siblings, and is embarrassed to be impressed by such a simple music box. ]]> 2019-02-12 01:33:07 UTC https://padlet.com/22cwood19527/nyxbbx56k9bi/wish/330158662 "Rachel and Lucy look at me like I'm crazy, But before they can let out a laugh, Nenny says: Yes, that's Mexico all right. That's what I was thinking exactly." (pg. 18) 22kallison16474 https://padlet.com/22cwood19527/nyxbbx56k9bi/wish/330161095
Summary: Esperanza is recognizing few of the similarities Nenny and her share even though they don't seem like sisters or to be as close.

Topic: The topic discussed is the unique bond we have with family members.]]> 2019-02-12 01:43:40 UTC https://padlet.com/22cwood19527/nyxbbx56k9bi/wish/330161095 "And the, I don't know why, but I have to turn around and pretend I don't care about the box so Nenny won't see how stupid I am. (pg 20) 22cwood19527 https://padlet.com/22cwood19527/nyxbbx56k9bi/wish/330169523
Summary: Nenny and Esperanza go into an old junk store and find an old music box that they are both interested in, however it's not for sale. 

Topic: The topic discussed is Esperanza's strength, and how she portrays herself for her siblings. ]]> 2019-02-12 02:26:53 UTC https://padlet.com/22cwood19527/nyxbbx56k9bi/wish/330169523 Literary devices: 22kallison16474 https://padlet.com/22cwood19527/nyxbbx56k9bi/wish/330179456 Cisneros uses dialogue to help us further understand what's happening in the text and how Esperanza and Nenny think similarly.

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Even though Esperanza feels isolated throughout the novel, she realizes she has family surrounding her that she has a strong bond with.]]> 2019-02-12 03:28:26 UTC https://padlet.com/22cwood19527/nyxbbx56k9bi/wish/330179456 Literary devices: 22kallison16474 https://padlet.com/22cwood19527/nyxbbx56k9bi/wish/330183968 Cisneros uses imagery to show Esperanza’s embarrassment about being interested in the music box. She transports us into the mind of Esperanza, who is trying hard to keep her dignity. ]]> 2019-02-12 03:50:46 UTC https://padlet.com/22cwood19527/nyxbbx56k9bi/wish/330183968