What do the three sisters mean when they say, "You will always be Esperanza. You will always be Mango Street"? Esperanza should never move away because Mango Street is her home. Esperanza's past will always be a part of who she is, no matter what she does in the future. Even if Esperanza moves away, her life is not going to change because she is who she is. Mango Street is no different than any other street, so it is foolish to think that life would be better somewhere else.​