Read the line from Esperanza Rising.

Isabel pulled on Esperanza's arm. "We need to change the babies."

How does Esperanza respond to this event?

Esperanza tries to help Isabel by holding the babies. She talks to them and sings quietly.
Esperanza tries to wash the babies’ diapers, but it makes her so miserable that she runs to her room.
Esperanza tries to help Isabel wash the diapers, but she is disgusted and not able to do the job well.
Esperanza tries to take care of the babies. She talks to the mothers and asks lots of questions.

1 answer

In the context of the story "Esperanza Rising," Esperanza's response to the event where Isabel pulls on her arm to change the babies reflects her struggle with the new responsibilities she faces. The correct response is: Esperanza tries to help Isabel wash the diapers, but she is disgusted and not able to do the job well. This response captures Esperanza's internal conflict and discomfort with the tasks she is expected to perform in her new life.