1 loved ones can make ordinary objects feel special
2 achieving your goals is easier said than done
3 where we come from is part of who we are
4 hardship can make you tough
Answer:
While I waited for the ducklings to cross the street.
Explanation:
The struggle for self-definition is a common theme in a coming-of-age novel, or bildungsroman, and in The House on Mango Street, Esperanza's struggle to define herself underscores her every action and encounter.