芒果街的小屋 英文读后感.ppt

book review THE HOUSE ON MANGO STREET * book review From Wu Hao Introduction The House on Mango Street By [American] Sandra Cisneros Introduction The house on the mango street is one of my favorite English book cause it does not only tell a splendid story but also contains many graceful words. It’s written by a famous American poet—Sandra Cisneros, who grew up in a Mexican immigrant family. She had a hard life in her childhood . Many literature critics hold a view that this book is actually about Sandra’s own memory of her youth, which I approve a lot. The protagonist of this book is called Esperanza, a lovely girl who lives on the mango street—a immigrant suburb in the US. Introduction …Esperanza’s family has to struggle to survive but they make every effort to share happiness with each other. Esperanza is also very optimistic and she never lose her hope. She has many friends on the mango street and they had many amusing moments together. Esperanza gradually grew up after many special experiences and she finally left the mango street with her fight. Graceful Parts Recommendation …When I am too sad and too skinny to keep keeping , when I am a tiny thing against so many bricks , then it is I look at trees . When there is nothing left to look at on this street . Four who grew despite concrete . Four who reach and do not forget to reach . Four whose only reason is to be and be… This part is Esperanza’s thought towards four trees growing outside their house. I like this paragraph a lot because I think it conveys faith and belief. When I feel upset, I always read this part to seek for energy . …You can never have too much sky. You can fall asleep and wake up drunk on sky, and sky can keep you safe when you are sad. Here there is too much sadness and not enough sky. Butterflies too are few and so are flowers and most things that are beautiful. Still, we take what we can get and make the best of it … I love this paragraph because I think it’s full of philosophy.