What is the meaning of the line I have inherited her name but I don't want to inherit her place by the window?

What does Esperanza mean by "I have inherited her name, but I don't want to inherit her place by the window" according to the "My Name" vignette? Esperanza feels that her great-grandmother didn't live her best life and Esperanza wants to end up living her best life that she possibly could.

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And another question, what does smell like a broom mean?

The smell of a ""broom"" creates images of poverty and uncleanliness. Correspondingly, why does esperanza like to sleep near her mom? Esperanza describes the different types of hair of all the members of her family. Her own hair doesn't do what she wants it to do, while her sister's is smooth and oily. Her mother's hair is beautiful and smells like bread. Esperanza likes to sleep near her mother so she can smell it.

What does the red balloon symbolize in the House on Mango Street?

The image of the balloon suggests that she feels she is floating in anticipation of something and that she feels isolated. The color red suggests that she stands out in the neighborhood. What does Esperanza symbolize? Esperanza is a Spanish word that means hope or expectation, according to Spanish Dict. Literally, "some hope!"