People of Mango Street are trapped by their marriage since they had previously believed in the ideal that their marriage would allow them to be happier. Many women of Mango Street are trapped in their apartments by their husbands or fathers. Mamacita portrays one example of this statement, “iAy! Mamacita, who does not belong, every once in a while lets out a cry, hysterical, high, as if he had torn the only skinny thread that kept her alive…” …show more content…
The many trapped women of Mango Street have taught Esperanza that her independence is much more important than her sexuality. So she must abandon her sexuality, in order to achieve her desired autonomy. Throughout the novel, trees portray another symbol for Esperanza. She relates to the trees since they appear to not belong on Mango Street. Mango Street has shaped Esperanza to become independent and sufficient in her near and distant