<span>One of the most oppressive physical elements about Esperanza's situation that she reacts to is actually the poverty that she and her family faces, and the way that this traps them in their house which Esperanza feels so ashamed of and also gives Esperanza such an intense desire to improve herself and study so that she can escape and buy her own house.</span>
Answer: Wishing ill on others
Explanation: Malevolent means, having or showing a wish to do evil to others.
