performance to craft humor that’s not only funny but also thought-provoking. Two particular routines from Aida Rodriguez and Wanda Sykes are examples that demonstrate this type of skill. Firstly‚ both routines are quite similar because they utilize the topic of race in order to produce humor with various comedic elements; however‚ they differ due to their styles. Aida
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Rodriguez was a victim of this definition of beauty and went through extreme measures to be like women on television. In her short story “Breaking the Model” she explains the influences that led a young Hispanic girl to become anorexic and bulimic trying to
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shape American culture and identity by bringing diversity and challenging assimilation. Immigrants have helped shaped American culture by bringing diversity. In the essay “ ‘Blaxicans’ and Other Reinvented Americans” by Richard Rodriguez‚ Rodriguez mentions that immigrants bring many
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By the end of the “Achievement” chapter‚ Rodriguez has some very profound things to say about his views on educational reform and personal evolution. The things that he says in the ending pages of the chapter do not really seem like they are the tale of a “happy ending” but more so‚ a large pun or an ironic statement made about how our desires entail such influential consequences. On pages 72-73‚ Rodriguez basically states that education is a tough process‚ a changing process even‚ and if one wants
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In his essay Richard Rodriguez narrates a particular event in his life using specific details throughout his writing to present the complications present in his family. He illustrates how when things begin to change from generation to generation a once united family can grow farther apart to the point of becoming detached‚ uncomfortable‚ professional and distant. Just as they grew wealthier their culture was lost and Rodriguez manifests this culture through one particular event: Christmas. Rodriguez’s
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Ask Oscar Rodriguez about the dot-com burst and he may grin at you as if to say‚ “What burst?” Rodriguez‚ a 38- years-old entrepreneur‚ owns an Internet business that sells loose diamond to various buyers. Business is booming for Rodriguez‚ In 2004‚ he has sales of $2.06 million-a 140 percent increase from 2003. Rodriguez’s database of almost 60000 diamonds is one of the largest and is valued‚ according to Rodriguez‚ at over $350 million. Needless to say‚ Oscar Rodriguez is optimistic about
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stated goal of achieving Mexican American empowerment)” was caused. Favianna Rodriguez‚ an artist‚ who stood up and fought for what she believed was an important step for her.A variety of Rodrigues conflicts‚ actions‚ personal struggles‚ and historical events all contribute to his changing of the world’s outlook on the art work as well as the lives of minorities all around the world. Although people may see Rodriguez as just an artist‚ she symbolizes more than just a painter but rather‚ she serves
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the gifts? What would Christmas be like then? Richard Rodriguez takes the readers through one of his annual Christmases and brings to light‚ through his thoughts‚ the disconnect that exists between himself‚ his siblings‚ and his parents. Rodriguez’ chronological presentation of events with flashbacks‚ short‚ abrupt syntax‚ light-hearted attention to detail and concerned tone contribute to suggest his worried attitude toward his family. Rodriguez builds a sense of the lacking sentimentality through
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Rodriguez‚ a bilingual author‚ had a case more extreme than mine‚ as he learned English as his second language. My Caucasian father could not speak Lao‚ which caused the need for my proficiency in English pronunciation and vocabulary. Rodriguez’s family spoke
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Thesis:-learning English as a "language" gave Richard a confidence in public identity but he lost his native identity. Representative Example: - "The loss implies the gain: The house I returned to each afternoon was quiet. Intimate sounds no longer rushed to the door to great me. There were other noises inside. The telephone rang. Neighborhood kids ran past the bedroom where I was reading my schoolbooks-covered with shopping-bag paper. Once I learned public language‚ it would never again be easy
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