This description shows Esperanza has the character trait of weakness. Although she tries to project confidence by stating she can learn and that she knows how to sweep, her initial reaction reveals her uncertainty and lack of experience with the tasks at hand. The internal struggle and embarrassment she feels further highlight her vulnerability in this situation.
Read the excerpt from Esperanza Rising.
Isabel's eyes got bigger and she looked worried. "Esperanza, when I go to school next week, you will be here alone with the babies and will have to do the laundry."
Esperanza took a deep breath and said weakly, "I can learn."
"And later today, you must sweep the platform. You . . . you do know how to sweep?"
"Of course," said Esperanza. She had seen people sweep many times. Many, many times, she assured herself. Besides, she was already too embarrassed about the washing to admit anything else to Isabel.
This description shows Esperanza has which character trait?
laziness
persistence
weakness
hatred
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