The contrast between luxury and poverty is explored in the story from "summary" of Esperanza Rising (Scholastic Gold) by Pam Muñoz Ryan
The story delves into the stark differences between wealth and destitution, contrasting the opulence of Esperanza's previous life with the harsh realities of poverty she faces after her family's fall from grace. Initially living in a grand estate with servants attending to her every need, Esperanza is suddenly thrust into a world where she must work alongside others just to survive. The grandeur of her former life is juxtaposed with the meager living conditions she now finds herself in, where basic necessities ...
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