Alejandro de la Fuente is writing an argument on slavery with different point of view, narrating a debate based on the Law in Latin America. The different prespectives are from Tannenbaum who is well known as a big influence during slavery, Christopher Schmidt-Nowara and Maria Elena Diaz. The author started with a confession about what he thinks of the work that this people have done and explaining their position and point of view. Slave opportunites such as slave codes, immigration and education, were part of this debate. To fiish the main claim of his article, the author gave an example of how slaves who claim their priorities gain a little of victory making an impact in the administration of justice, in this case, the local justice. Even…
The novel, Enrique’s Journey, by Sonia Nazario is about a 15-year-old Honduran boy named Enrique, that traveled 1704 miles to reunite with his mother again, but with the journey, he would have to leave his girlfriend and family and risk his life to reconnect with the only person that understands him the most.The author of the novel, Sonia Nazario, was encouraged to write the novel, “Enrique’s Journey” to demonstrate to people that the journeys we take, will be worth it in the end. Throughout the whole novel, Enrique's journey will be worth it because, even though he risking his life to go from one place to another, he knows that being a family again is the best thing he can ever have.…
There is a South African Proverb that states "Until lions write books, history will always glorify the hunter". In his play "Los Vendidos", Luis Valdez tries to become a lion and let the voice of Chicano history be heard. Luis Valdez does this in a satirical way by presenting the views and stereotypes that many American's have had and continue to have, about Chicano's in the form of a shop where Chicano "model/robots" are sold. By presenting each Chicano as a robot and stereotype, Luis Valdez tries to earse of the "models" of Chicano's that people have in their heads and tries to point out that there is a strong Chicano culture and a rich history that has been ignored by American's for years. "Los Vendidos" is a challenge to all people but…
• As her mother declines further into guilt, depression, craziness and alcohol, Juana never gives up hope that her father is just across the mountains, that he hasn’t forgotten or abandoned them. Her determination to find him sees her travel to Mexico City, where she meets Adelina, who helps her find the coyote that helped her father cross the border…
Miguel and his family left their home country of Chihuahua, Mexico for safety, better opportunities and to be free of religious persecution. (Why did you and your leave your home country?) Miguel’s parents had been talking about leaving their home land for a while, they were concerned with the escalating violence because of the drug war, an increase of kidnappings and homicides, made them feel unsafe not only in their own home but anywhere in the city. The family also practiced the Protestant faith which did not blend well with the locals, the majority of whom were Catholic. They felt they could not openly talk about or practice the religion of their choice. So in 2004 Miguel’s parents decided it was time to move the family to the U.S.…
Representative and Senator John C. Calhoun, a Democrat who represented South Carolina’s 6th congressional district, was a good Congressman because he was a skilled orator and helped pass laws that promoted economic and national stability; however, his defense for slavery and support for the unconstitutional act of nullification proved to be dangerous to the Union. After being elected into the House of Representatives in 1810, he pushed for the war against Britain by drafting the war bill which Congress approved in June 1812. During his ardent efforts to assist in the war of 1812, Calhoun realized the need for stronger national defenses and began opposing troop reductions and started advocating for additional military service academies. He also promoted protective tariffs and…
him. To define himself in an alien culture, he negates the Mexican tradition of his father’s world…
However, as he grew up, he saw the constant struggles his family faced because of low pay and lack of opportunities. Committed to breaking the cycle of hardship, Tomas made the tough decision to travel north in search of employment and stability. His goal was to make it to the United States despite the stories he had heard of others in similar situations who had experienced horrible things during their travels to the US. Tomas’s journey is very similar to Phoenix Jackson’s in its formidableness. Every day, he worked from sun up to sun down to save up enough money for his journey to the United States.…
Soon, Enrique crosses Rio Grande with El Trinadaro’s assistance, escaping INS officers.he travelled hundreds of miles in a car with other immigrants towards Dallas, Texas; he admired the beauty of the U.S cities.Moreover, he experienced tears of exhilaration at the thought of seeing his mother again. For Enrique, the most anticipated moment of his life became reality; after several years, he met his mother in the United States. Lourdes and Enrique embraced and professed their love to each…
In the story, the author is getting pulled in various directions. Rodriguez wants to stay true to his Mexican culture for his parents' sake claiming they, “...grow distant, apart, no longer speak,” but also wants to belong in American culture where his education has driven him to a position not many Mexicans get to or have to opportunity to be (Rodriguez 105). This story confronts the idea that anyone can succeed as long as they are willing to sacrifice their cultural identity in the process.…
Laura, a Mexican immigrant and student in Rose’s remedial English class, has a completely different frame of reference than California born UCLA students she finds herself in class with. She remembers in detail how her father made a meager living as a “food vendor” in Tijuana. The types of food, the smells and the other items he sold are cannot be forgotten by Laura. She emigrated, with her parents, to the United States at the age of six (Rose 1). These memories keep her connected to Mexico.…
“The Unexpected Lessons of Mexican Food.” This essay follows a Mexican-American boy, Armando Montano, on a journey to find himself. He starts off with telling you just a little bit about himself, like how he grew up, his nationality, and the food his father used to cook for him. Then it evolves into his journey to find himself. From when he went back to the place his dad was born, and he discovered just how rich his culture was and how much they use food to connect to it, to his time in Brazil and the way his friends seemed to except him as Mexican even when his own family did not. The whole essay he struggles to find his identity and just where he, a mix of cultures, belongs. There are two parts of himself that he struggles with which one…
Through Juana’s story, Reyna, impersonates the journey and struggles that many people have to endure to get to the United States so they can have a better life for them and their families. Juana’s main motivation to cross over to the other side is to find her father that “abandoned” her and her mother when she was still a little girl, but she is also driven by harsh living conditions, oppression by a corrupt government, and hunger. Throughout her youth in Mexico Juana encounters many problems, both emotional and physical and these later encourage her to look for a better life in the United States. When she is twelve she is left in charge taking care of her baby sister in a flooded house while her mother goes out and looks for her father who still hasn’t returned from work. The next day as her father wakes her, she sees that her sister is missing and the baby is found drowned in the depths of the water of her flooded house. Juana has to deal with the guilt of her sister’s death, causing her great emotional and physical pain. As if things were not bad enough, this is not the only thing that Juana has to endure throughout her youth. After her sister’s death, her father leaves for “el otro lado” in search of work, leaving behind the debt of her sister’s funeral. No money…
Have you ever wondered how the United States government works? The three main branches in our government are the legislative branch, the judicial branch, and the executive branch. They all work together to accomplish this goal of running this country as smoothly as possible.…
In Pride Land that is the habit for the animals of Lion King. The Lion King consist of a ecosystem. That is soon destroyed when Scar (Mufasa's brother) take the position of King. Since King Mufasa died and Simba left, Scar let the hyenas eat all the food source disturbing the food pyramid.…