Esperanza struggles to adapt to manual labor on the farm from "summary" of Esperanza Rising (Scholastic Gold) by Pam Muñoz Ryan
Esperanza finds it challenging to adjust to the demanding physical work required on the farm. She has lived a life of privilege and luxury, shielded from the hardships that come with manual labor. The blistering sun, the roughness of the tools, and the unrelenting pace of the work all seem foreign and overwhelming to her. As she tries to help out in the fields, Esperanza struggles to keep up with the experienced workers who effortlessly navigate the tasks at hand. She is unused to the sheer physical exertion and the repetition that is necessary for success in this environment. Her hands ache, her back protests, and her spirits dwindle as she grapples with the unfamiliar demands placed upon her. Esperanza's frustration ...
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