Richard Rodriguez's Perception Of Alienation
Alienation is a condition in social relationships reflected by a low degree of integration and a high degree of distance or isolation between individuals, or between an individual and a group of people in a community or work environment. I, personally, know what it feels like to be in the same situation as Richard Rodriguez, the feeling of alienation. My family, including myself, can barely communicate in English, but I did come to study in the US anyway. At first, it was scary to stay in a completely new environment, alien culture and language. I was alone with no friend, no family, but somehow I pushed my comfort zone and didn’t blame for my “social disadvantages.” It is difficult to adjust your tongue trying to pronounce a different language,
but it doesn’t mean you have to be scared of communicating and only run back to your family. Rodriguez was not willing to learn from his mistake. The only idea in his mind was fear, embarrassment, and blaming. In order to stay fruitful and happy in the society, one should learn how to adapt and accept the tradition. It won’t be smooth like silk, but it will absorb over time and become part of our life. This won’t happen otherwise if you only run to your family. The evidence is in Stephen Marche’s article, Is Facebook Making Us Lonely? He states that loneliness is a choice (20). Rodriguez’s family was not alone, but they chose to be alone. They got what they deserved, the sense of alienation. In society, it’s not always about language, but actions, too, that matter. Signing for a volunteer to help those who in need, doesn’t require a lot of words. Rodriguez’s family should have done something to benefit society more than just stayed in their cave. A strong community could have helped his family to become more connected with society. The idea of community may simply come down to supporting and interacting positively with other individuals who share a vested interest. A strong community could have created the feeling of belonging which tend to lead happier and healthier lifestyle.
but it doesn’t mean you have to be scared of communicating and only run back to your family. Rodriguez was not willing to learn from his mistake. The only idea in his mind was fear, embarrassment, and blaming. In order to stay fruitful and happy in the society, one should learn how to adapt and accept the tradition. It won’t be smooth like silk, but it will absorb over time and become part of our life. This won’t happen otherwise if you only run to your family. The evidence is in Stephen Marche’s article, Is Facebook Making Us Lonely? He states that loneliness is a choice (20). Rodriguez’s family was not alone, but they chose to be alone. They got what they deserved, the sense of alienation. In society, it’s not always about language, but actions, too, that matter. Signing for a volunteer to help those who in need, doesn’t require a lot of words. Rodriguez’s family should have done something to benefit society more than just stayed in their cave. A strong community could have helped his family to become more connected with society. The idea of community may simply come down to supporting and interacting positively with other individuals who share a vested interest. A strong community could have created the feeling of belonging which tend to lead happier and healthier lifestyle.