The story highlights the struggles faced by migrant workers in the 1930s from "summary" of Esperanza Rising (Scholastic Gold) by Pam Muñoz Ryan
In the dusty fields of California, Esperanza witnessed firsthand the harsh realities that migrant workers faced during the 1930s. These workers, like her own family, toiled under the scorching sun, picking fruits and vegetables for meager wages. The backbreaking work left their hands calloused and their bodies exhausted, as they struggled to make ends meet in a foreign land. The living conditions in the labor camps were stark and unforgiving. Families crowded into cramped quarters, sharing communal bathrooms and sleeping on thin mattresses. The lack of privacy and dignity weighed heavily on Esperanza and her mother, who were used to a life of luxury in Mexico. They had to adjust quickly to this new way of life, learning to make do with very little and rely on each other for support. As the Great Depression swept across the country, the plight of migrant workers became even more dire. Jobs were scarce, wages were cut, and tensions rose among the workers vying for employment. Esperanza and her family found themselves facing even greater challenges as they struggled to survive in a world that seemed determined to keep them down. Despite the hardships they faced, Esperanza and her mother remained resilient and determined to forge a better future for themselves. They worked tirelessly in the fields, saving every penny they could to eventually escape the cycle of poverty and oppression. Through their perseverance and strength, they showed that hope and love could triumph over adversity, even in the darkest of times.
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