Why does the author open with a scene of Esperanza and her father lying down to hear the heartbeat of the earth?how does this share experience seem to effect Esperanza's relationship with her father?

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Esperanza Rising

Why does the author open with a scene of Esperanza and her father lying down to hear the heartbeat of the earth?how does this share experience seem to effect Esperanza's relationship with her father?

First page of the book the scene when papa tells Esperanza that she can feel it's heart beating

Asked by Vanessa A #545967 on 8/15/2016 11:09 PM

Last updated by Giullliana C #764329 on 3/3/2018 6:57 PM

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Answered by jill d #170087 on 8/16/2016 12:21 AM

Esperanza and her father are very close. As they listen to the land, the two bond with their homeland, the place that provides for them, and upon which they've built their shelter.

Answered by Giullliana C #764329 on 3/3/2018 6:57 PM

hi

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