1. Important Character: Sally
Of all the women on Mango Street, nobody has more vignettes about them– except for Esperanza– than Sally. Sally, and Esperanza’s feelings for her, is very dynamic Sally is mentioned in 5 vignettes:
“Sally” (81)
“What Sally Said” (92)
“The Monkey Garden” (94)
“Red Clowns” (99)
“Linoleum Roses” (101)

2. Sally: Visual and Chart
Read/Reread the 5 vignettes featuring Sally:
“Sally” (81)
“What Sally Said” (92)
“The Monkey Garden” (94)
“Red Clowns” (99)
“Linoleum Roses” (101)
Complete the “Sally” Chart using evidence, quotes, & paraphrased examples from the text.
Is Sally’s fate worse than that of other women on Mango Street? What doesn’t she get that they do?
Develop and draw a visual metaphor for Esperanza’s overall changing opinion/relationship with Sally. No rollercoasters!
Annotate your visual with quotes from HOMS to explain the changing relationship

3. Sally Chart: Sally What Sally Said Monkey Garden Red Clowns
Sally
What Sally Said
Monkey Garden
Red Clowns
Linoleum Roses
Sally’s Description
Sally’s Decisions
What Happens to Sally
Men’s Actions Towards Sally
Esperanza’s Opinion/Thoughts About Sally

4. What literary devices describe Sally in “Sally” and then in each other vignette? Effect?
Is Sally’s fate worse than that of other women on Mango Street? What doesn’t she get that they do?
How much control does Sally have over her own life? When and where?
What is Esperanza’s attitude about Sally in each vignette? Are they fair?
What are your feelings about Sally? Why?
What is Sally’s dad like? What role does he play in her life?