“Geraldo No Last Name”: Exploring Marginalization
Words: 1019 1114Sandra Cisneros's vignette "Geraldo No Last Name" from her seminal work The House on Mango Street presents readers with a brief yet powerful portrait of marginalization and invisibility within American society. The story centers on Geraldo, a young man who dies after a hit-and-run accident, leaving behind no identifying information beyond his first name. Through sparse prose and careful attention to detail, Cisneros explores themes of immigration, identity, and the erasure of individuals who exist on the margins of society. […]