Question

Lots of things happen in the middle of the novel: the jamaica, the worries over the strike. While all of this is going on, which character is never far from Mama’s and Esperanza’s minds and prayers?

Isabel, who must soon start to learn English

Abuelita, who is still recovering in Mexico

Marta, who mocked Esperanza for wanting to be waited on

Tío Luís, who still wants to marry Mama

Answer 1

In the context of the novel "Esperanza Rising" by Pam Muñoz Ryan, the character who is never far from Mama’s and Esperanza’s minds and prayers during the middle of the story is **Abuelita, who is still recovering in Mexico**. Throughout the novel, both Esperanza and Mama frequently think about Abuelita and are concerned for her well-being.