Feminist Elements of the House on Mango StreetSandra Cisneros reveals her feminist views through her novel The House on Mango Street. It does this by forcing the reader to see the protagonist as an alienated artist and by creating many strong, intelligent female characters who serve as inspiration for the protagonist. The idea of ​​the alienated artist is very common in feminist works. Esperanza, the protagonist, is alienated from the rest of society in many ways. Her Latin neighborhood seems to be cut off from the rest of the world, while Esperanza is also separated from the other members of her community. Members of other cultures are afraid to enter the neighborhood because they believe it is dangerous. Esperanza seems to be the only one who refuses to accept Mango Street and dreams of leaving it behind one day. She is considered an artist because she possesses an extremely creative imagination which creates a conflict with the kind of liberal individuality she seeks. This creative genius “survives even in the most adverse conditions…” (Gagnier 137). To escape the pain of this division, Esperanza turns to writing. He says, “I put it on paper and then the ghost doesn't suffer as much” (Cisneros 110). Gagnier sees a "distinction of the writer who nevertheless sees herself as somehow different, separate..." (137). Mango Street is made up of mostly female characters. These characters are strong and inspiring, but are unable to escape the suppression of their surroundings. According to one critic, "The girl's mother, for example, is talented and intelligent, but lacks practical knowledge about society because, Esperanza says, Mexican men 'don't like their women strong'" (Matchie 69-70). It is Esperanza's mother who tells her to never be ashamed because shame can only hinder her dreams. In "The Three Sisters", the women tell Esperanza that she is special and remind her not to forget where she came from when she finally gets out of Mango Street. This inspiration makes Esperanza realize that she must help others who are not fortunate enough to leave like her. Esperanza is a very strong woman in herself. His objectives are not to forget his "reason for being" and to "grow despite the concrete" to achieve a freedom not separated from being together.