When I Was Puerto Rican
Who is the antagonist in When I Was Puerto Rican by Esmeralda Santiago?
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The main antagonist in the novel is a state of being rather than a person. Esmeralda's growing family responsibilites, which are a source of frustration and sometime guilt serve as the antagonist.
When I Was Puerto Rican