Select a chapter from The House on Mango Street. Citing in APA format, use specific examples
from your selected passage to demonstrate your points.
Gratuitousness: Do you feel that Cisneros’ representation of evil in this section has a higher purpose or goal?
Or is it just describing evil for evil’s sake? Why or why not?
Explicitness: Do you feel that Cisneros’ representation of evil, if purposeful, is present at an acceptable
degree? Or is it more conspicuous or vivid than the purpose warrants? Why or why not?
Moral Tone: Do you feel that evil is presented in a condemning perspective? Is it made to appear dangerous
and repulsive, or lighthearted and inconsequential? Why or why not?
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