Sandra Cisneros Woman Hollering Creek

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Her first non-children’s book was Fever 1793, although she took a yearlong break from that book to write Speak (Lew 23-25), her first true young adult novel. As she began writing for teens instead of children, she also began writing about more controversial issues, such as the rape and depression in Speak. Anderson has become “knownfor writing realistic books about controversial subjects for teens” (Deutsch). Not only does she write about these difficult topics, she approaches them with “humor and sensitivity” and “her work has earned numerous national and state awards, as well as international recognition” (“Laurie”). Speak itself was a National Book Award finalist and is a Pritz honor book the year it first came out (Lew 34). Despite this recognition, Wesley Scroggins, a Missouri State University professor, called the book “soft pornography,” and demanded that it be taken out of school curriculum (qtd. in Lew 35). Judy Blume, Anderson’s favorite author, backed Anderson in this situation, calling the claim “outrageous” (Lew 35). Clearly, Blume and Anderson won the battle because “[Speak has] been used in schools in order to not only teach literary analysis but also to teach and give students tools against sexual harassment” (“Voice”). The response to Speak can be better understood by learning about the time it was written.

Culture is the “System of values, beliefs and ways of knowing that guide communities of people in their daily lives” (qtd. In Rothstein-Fusch and Trumball 3). Every culture is different and unique in its own lifestyle. Culture is basically life itself. The short story “Woman Hollering Creek” by Sandra Cisneros is a clear example of these characteristics by bringing together life in Mexico and the United States. The reader gets the opportunity to view both sides of Cleofilas, the protagonist of the short story, culture as she moves to a new place with her new husband Juan Pedro. She enjoys watching telenovelas because she knows her life will never measure up to the lives of beautiful women from the

While reading the “Women Hollering Creek” I clearly see how patriarchy dominates the story. Perfectly describing a social system where the male rules and distributes privileges, where men are the head of the family and women are seen as property, subservient and not allowed to exercise any control over their own lives, including marital and sexual control. Cleofila is from Mexico, where she is raised with traditional values in her culture. She grew up in an environment where she was easily influenced by the patriarch in her life, her father, and after she married she continues to be treated as property, when Cleofila is being physically abused by her husband Juan Pedro.

Ms. Alicia Castellanos is a 78 year old separated Hispanic female from Salvador; She entered Broadway House Women Shelter on 10/25/2016, as a transfer from Franklin Women’s Shelter. She has been residing in the Shelter System since 8/8/2016. Ms. Castellano was appropriately dressed and groomed. She is about 160 lbs. and 5’3” tall with salt & pepper short straight hair. She wears glasses for reading and distance. She is of olive skinned complexion with no visible scars or scars. She is soft spoken, easy going with a pleasant demeanor. Ms. Castellano is naturalized US Citizen and she is currently receiving SSI in the amount of $753. She has an active Medicaid and Medicare.

T.S. Elliot once said that it is “the journey not the destination that matters.” A journey is not only moving from one point to another but is the process of getting to the destination. Journeys are in no way easy. Sacrifices are often made for the potential of a desirable outcome. Cleófilas in Sandra Cisneros’ “Woman Hollering Creek” and Rosa from Cynthia Ozick’s The Shawl both have emotionally and physically stressful journeys. Both protagonists transfer from their homelands to the United States in hope to escape their journeys, but they realize that they must face their woes in order to overcome their past and reach towards their ultimate destination of peace. Even though their journeys may be difficult,

Sandra Day O'Connor was born in El Paso, Texas March 26, 1930. She lived a pioneer like life on a ranch called The Lazy B in Arizona with her parents. This helped her grow an independent spirit of a hard working woman. As she grew up, her family could see her potential and her intelligence. They encouraged her to be well educated and sent her off to live with her grandmother to get an adequate education. O’Connor later attended Stanford University, where she graduated with a bachelor's degree in economics. She soon after attended Stanford Law school and received a law degree and graduated third in her class along with a future colleague, William Rehnquist. Regardless of her academic abilities when she had tried to apply to many law firms, none

Sandra Day O’Connor was a very influential and strong woman in court, but very little is known about her life in general. Her life from her endeavors inside of court, her hardships she faced, to her obstacles and life lessons she went through growing up in a rural environment , is an intriguing one. Sandra Day O’Connor went from farm life to the court, and her experiences along the way had a colossal impact on her achievements that would come later in life.

The Mexican woman is a highly-stereotyped individual. She is either timid and meek, rarely speaking out of turn, and when she does it is in a small, soft accented-voice that begs to be left alone. Or, she is fiery, exotic dark caramel skin, long wind-blown hair and lips red as blood. She is a vixen, independent and loud, with a laugh that can be heard all around the room. But both of these women come from the same place, as do the women who do not belong in either category. In Women Hollering Creek and Other stories, Sandra Cisneros gives a voice to these women. By showing Mexican and Mexican-American culture through an intimate and diverse scope, Cisneros highlights the oppression and degradation of women that is commonplace in this culture

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