What is the summary of Pobre Ana?
Pobre Ana is a 15-year old California girl who is dealing with being a teenager and materialism in high school. She has problems with her family and friends. She has an opportunity to live in Mexico for a few months. Her time in Mexico changes Ana’s outlook on life for the better.
Who is eleven years old in Pobre Ana?
Her brother Don is 14 years old and her sister Patty is 11 years old. Ana has problems with her mom because she makes her eat fruit instead of chocolate. Ana has problems with her father because he will not give her money for clothes.
Why is Ana sad at the beginning of Chapter 7?
Chapter 7 begins with Ana saying goodbye to her Mexican friends as she leaves the next morning for the USA. How does Ana feel? Sad – she loves her new friends and her host family, plus she really likes everything about Mexico. All of the Sanchez family takes Ana to the airport to fly home.
What does ANA think of the family in Mexico?
Borda tells Ana that Mexico is very different and families are poor. Ana’s family, Elsa, and Sara see Ana off. She likes her new family.
What happens in chapter 8 Pobre Ana?
In chapter eight and nine Ana thinks a lot about stuff she wants and about what her other friends want. Ana realizes she is lucky to have a nicer house than the Sanches family, but still is greedy about getting a new car, Calvin Klein clothes, etc.
Where does Ana live in Pobre Ana?
CHAPTER 1- Ana has a numerous problems with her friends and family. She has long brown hair and blue eyes. She is 15 years old and very tall. She lives in Hermosa Beach, California.
Why is Ana poor in Pobre Ana?
Because Ana doesn’t eat healthy and she leaves her book on the floor. According to her father, why does Ana not need money? Ana doesn’t need money because she already has food and clothes.
Who are Ana’s friends in Pobre Ana?
She has 2 friends named Elsa (16 years old) and Sara (15 years old). Elsa goes to West Torrance High as well. She has no problems with her family. Her family buys her lots of clothes because they are rich.
Why is Ana sad in Pobre Ana?
Ana has problems with her father because he will not give her money for designer brand clothes. She as problems with her brother because he takes her books and puts them somewhere which makes her very angry. She has problems with her sister because she takes Ana’s shirts and wears them usually without asking.
Why is Ana scared in Pobre Ana?
She afraid because she is with her family and she doesn’t understand anything. They are normal. She tells her that people who have new cars on Mexico have a lot of money, and that her family does not have a new car, neither does her friends, many Mexican family don’t have a car.
Who are the main characters in Pobre Ana?
Who are the characters in Pobre Ana?
- Ana. The protagonist who is 15 years old and attends West Torrance High School.
- Robert. Ana’s father.
- Ellen. Ana’s mother.
- Elsa. Ana’s friend who has a new Ford Mustang.
- Sara. Ana’s friend who buys a lot of new clothes.
- Don.
- Patty.
- Señora Broda.
Where does Pablo sleep in Pobre Ana?
The two sons sleep in the living room. Juan sleeps on the floor and Pablo sleeps on the sofa. Ana has problems: mom yells, dad won’t give her money b/c they do not have a lot of money, Don never helps, and Patty steals her red shirt. They live in a normal blue house.