Pachucos And Zoot Suit People

1) Realistically, a physical impression of a person most likely predisposes a negative or positive outcome from a jury because what they see in front of them marks the initial idea of who the defendants are. The Press had already misrepresented, in a negative light, to the world the Pachucos and Zoot Suit people. Henry’s statement, “They’re trying to make us look bad,” confirms the fact that the judge and prosecutors, for their benefit, desire that the boys reflect the negative image that correlates with the Pachucos. (54)
2) One of the breaking points in the play, where racial discrimination was affirmed, was a conversation between Lt. Edwards and Henry: “Come on, Hank, you know why you’re here. Yeah. I’m a Mexican.” (31) Indeed, I do believe