How does Esperanza’s encounter with the nun affect her? Explain how she feels after this brief encounter. Cite evidence from the text.

Esperanza experiences shame and embarrassment, like the nun that makes her feel ashamed about where she lives when she wants to eat at school. She was also embarrassed about her shoes at the party. When Esperanza has her first job, she is embarrassed because she doesn't know whether to stand up or sit down, and she eats her lunch in the bathroom.

Explanation:

Esperanza's shame is self-imposed. People do not try to make Esperanza feel bad. Even with the nun, Esperanza gets herself out of shame once she gets to the canteen. To succeed, Esperanza must overcome society's obstacles and also her own feelings of shame.