Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz Ryan

Reread the very bottom of page 41 through the first paragraph on page 42. What challenge does Miguel face? How does he respond? What might this tell us about Miguel as a person?

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Miguel faces the fire that encompasses Esperanza's home, as well as the knowledge that Abuelita remains inside. He responds by running into the burning home to save Abuelita. Miguel is selfless and courageous.

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