Abuelita tells Esperanza about the phoenix and the zig-zag crochet blanket. What do these objects symbolize?

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Esperanza Rising

Abuelita tells Esperanza about the phoenix and the zig-zag crochet blanket. What do these objects symbolize?

On page 49-50 Abuelita tells Esperanza about leaving Spain with her family. How does the symbolism of the phoenix relate to Abuelta's story? Why might Abuelita be telling this to Esperanza?

On page 51, Abuelita gives Esperanza instructions about the blanket and describes mountains and
valleys. We know Abuelita is not talking about actual mountains and valleys, so these are a symbol of an idea.
What is the bigger idea that the blanket represents?

what both the phoenix and blanket symbolize. Consider the two
symbols together. What do they overall represent? Make sure you synthesize the
symbolism of the phoenix and the blanket into one overall idea.

Asked by Fatumah D #997534 on 4/21/2020 7:08 PM

Last updated by Cherish Y #1148876 on 5/12/2021 5:25 PM

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Answered by Aslan on 4/21/2020 7:17 PM

The valleys and mountains in the blanket can be seen to represent the trials and tribulations of Esperanza's journey through life. It also serves as a reminder to "not be afraid to start over," as Abuelita tells Esperanza when she is learning to crochet.

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Answered by Cherish Y #1148876 on 5/12/2021 5:25 PM

The valleys and mountains in the blanket can be seen to represent the trials and tribulations of Esperanza's journey through life. It also serves as a reminder to "not be afraid to start over," as Abuelita tells Esperanza when she is learning to crochet.esperanza rising chaptars∅

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