The House on the Mango Street

红薯栗子

In "Gil's Furniture Bought & Sold", the author paints a vivid picture of a furniture store brimming with the hustle and bustle of life. The items in the store have their own stories, witnessing the comings and goings of different people. This meticulous depiction of an ordinary life scene allows me to catch a glimpse of the real - life of the residents on Mango Street. Those old pieces of furniture seem to carry the marks of time and fragments of people's lives. They are ordinary yet uniquely charming.

The section of "Meme Ortiz" focuses on a child named Meme. His vitality and naughtiness leap off the page under the author's pen. It reminds me of those curious and energetic playmates from my childhood. Through the description of Meme, the author showcases the innocent and carefree side of the children on Mango Street. Meanwhile, it also subtly implies their struggle to find joy within the limited environment of their lives.

"Louie, His Cousin & His Other Cousin" tells the story of Louie and his cousins. It involves interactions among neighbors and the young people's yearning for the outside world. Their experiences make me realize that although Mango Street is small, the yearning for a broader world in people's hearts never ceases. This kind of perseverance in pursuing dreams amidst ordinary life is truly touching.

In "Marin", a young girl who is eager to escape from Mango Street is portrayed. Marin has beautiful illusions about love and the outside world. Her story is full of the confusion and longings typical of youth. Her experiences prompt me to reflect on the yearnings for the unknown that we all have during our growth process, as well as the complex emotions of struggling between reality and dreams.

These four parts, when strung together, are like a jigsaw puzzle of life on Mango Street. With delicate strokes, the author brings ordinary characters and scenes to life. What strikes me most in these stories is the truthful record of ordinary people's lives. Without flowery language, they are full of the warmth of life. It makes me understand that even the most ordinary life has moments worthy of being written down and remembered, and these moments constitute our unique lives.