Esperanza Rising Theme of Perseverance. Abuelita is full of wise little gems in Esperanza Rising, but our favorite one is this: "Do not be afraid to start over" (2.38). If perseverance had a tagline, that would be it, don't you think? That or "get up off your lazy bum and keep at it."
Lesson Summary
This book shows the struggles that can be caused by discrimination, such as racism, discrimination because of race, and classism, discrimination because of social class. The themes in Esperanza Rising share the message that discrimination is hurtful and determination can cause useful change.
