How did Esperanza's life change after her father died

Esperanza's father's death starts a series of events that shatters Esperanza's sheltered bubble. She is forced to leave behind everything she knows and overnight, goes from a carefree young girl to a desperate migrant worker. Though she struggles to adapt to these changes, Esperanza becomes increasingly aware of the larger issues in the world - because now, they affect her directly. As the novel goes on, she takes on more responsibility as a caretaker and provider for her family and learns to show compassion for others.

What is the gist of Las pa papayas? What is the chapter mostly about, in two-three sentences