Short Story Eleven By Sandra Cisneros

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In the short story “Eleven”, by Sandra Cisneros uses Rachel’s behavior and internal dialogue to develop the main character as sensitive. Cisneros shows Rachel’s sensitivity by showcasing her actions toward others on her depressing birthday. After Sylvia Saldivar claims that the ugly sweater was hers, Rachel says “That’s not, I don’t . . . you’re not.” To Mrs. Price in a scared voice even though Rachel knows that the sweater does not belong to her. After Rachel pushes the sweater to a corner of her desk, Rachel is forced to put the sweater on, she wishes she wasn’t eleven because “All the years inside of me-ten, nine, eight, seven, six, five, four three, two, and one-are pushing at the back of my eyes” Another way Cisneros displays Rachel’s

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