When she realizes that she might have to marry Luis, Esperanza’s mother decides to immigrate to America. Esperanza is opposed to this idea at first. What inference are you supposed to make about Esperanza, based on her reaction?

Question

Esperanza has not accepted that her life will now be very different.

Esperanza dislikes the idea of traveling with servants like Miguel.

Esperanza does not want to think about leaving her grandmother.

Esperanza is too afraid of the future to consider leaving her home.

Answer 1

Based on Esperanza's reaction to the idea of immigrating to America, the most supported inference is:

Esperanza has not accepted that her life will now be very different.

This suggests that she may be struggling with the changes that are about to happen in her life and is not ready to face the uncertainty of a new future.