Esperenza Rising

2. Steadfastness in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success.
3. Spanish for "grandmother," a term of endearment and respect.
4. Severe suffering or difficulties.
7. A celebration of a girl's 15th birthday, marking her transition to womanhood.
13. The ability to confront fear or adversity.
15. A person who moves from one place to another, often for work.
17. Customs or beliefs passed down through generations.
18. A festive celebration or party, often involving food and music.
19. A feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen.

1. The ability to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.
3. The process of adjusting to new conditions or environments.
5. Spanish for "hope," representing the main character's journey.
6. A low-status farmer or laborer, typically in rural areas.
8. The process of becoming stronger and more confident in one's abilities.
9. The qualities, beliefs, and characteristics that make a person or group unique.
10. Fair treatment and the upholding of what is right.
11. A group of people living in the same area or sharing common interests.
12. Aspirations or hopes for the future.
14. To ascend or improve; symbolizes Esperanza’s growth and resilience.
16. Spanish for "field," often referring to agricultural land.