27 pages 54 minutes read

Sandra Cisneros

Eleven

Fiction | Short Story | YA | Published in 1991

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Essay Topics

1.

How does Rachel attempt to take back her power during this story? Although she is shy, in what ways does she assert herself?

2.

Consider a time you felt disempowered. What would you do in Rachel’s shoes? Would you speak up for yourself? How?

3.

Consider the roles Sylvia and Phyllis play in the story. Do you think Phyllis truly forgot the sweater was hers? Why did Sylvia claim the sweater belonged to Rachel?

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