The story “One More Lesson”‚ by Judith Ortiz Cofer‚ discusses her childhood life in Puerto Rico and when she moved to the United States. The story discusses how Cofers father wanted her family to conduct themselves a certain way‚ to escape the general stereotypes that Puerto Ricans received‚ such as them being loud‚ playing loud music‚ and mothers yelling at their children. Cofer’s family was forced to act differently from the other Puerto Ricans that were around them for the satisfaction of her
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Yuliya Slipets A Analysis of Essay “Volar” In “Volar” Judith Cofer‚ she portrays the problems faced by many immigrant families‚ such as problems with fitting in‚ homesickness and starting life from the beginning in America. The author shows the daughter’s‚ the mother’s‚ and the father’s secret desire through their dream. The daughter’s obsession with superheroes is her desire to fit in to the culture where
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Response to "American History" The story "American History" by Judith Ortiz-Cofer is one that many people can relate to. It is not merely a Latina girl ’s experiences with prejudice and growing up in New Jersey. The story rings true for many. In "American History‚" Elena is a ninth grader at a large public school in Paterson‚ New Jersey. On this day‚ a cold gray November day‚ President Kennedy has been shot. The reader can see how all the adults in the story are immensely affected by this event
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former glory. Nonetheless‚ death is nothing without life‚ as life is meaningless without death. From mourning to peace‚ death instills a sense of appreciation for life because it reminds people to live life to the fullest. “American History” by Judith Ortiz Cofer portrays how death is mourned by those who care enough to keep a name alive even after life; legacy is all one leaves behind. When President John F. Kennedy is pronounced dead‚ the protagonist‚ Elena‚ experiences how death quite frankly changes
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decision so they can feel better about themselves. In “Abuela Invents the Zero”‚ by Judith Ortiz Cofer‚ it is portrayed that Constancia made her decision so she would fit in and wouldn’t be made fun of. For example‚ when Constancia knew that her friends saw her with her Abuela in the church‚ she thought‚ "I just know that on Monday my friends will have a lot of senile -grandmother jokes to tell in front of me" (Ortiz-Cofer para 14#). Constancia is already picturing her friends making fun of her. Her thinking
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In the essay‚ “American History” by Judith Ortiz Cofer‚ the author talks about her experiences leading up to and during the day John F. Kennedy was assassinated‚ with this event the country plunged into grief and distress‚ narrating her rebuffed heartbreak through the injustice of racial inequality. The book states how people of color are excited about this new chapter of the presidency. He was a figure who assured the creation of racial equality and a finer opportunity for all; furthermore‚ this
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The theme of “Catch the Moon” by Judith Ortiz Cofer is after losing a loved one‚ people can overcome the bitterness that develops by working and helping others. First in the story‚ the narrator says that Luis would “build a display wall for his father. People would be able to come into the yard and point to whatever they wanted.” This supports the theme because although Luis started by being sneaky‚ troublesome‚ selfish‚ and fearless‚ he changes into a kind‚ thoughtful‚ motivated‚ caring‚ and helpful
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this quote by Frida Kahlo‚ she epitomizes the contrast between affluence and poverty‚ underlining the social inequality that many people currently face. Judith Ortiz Cofer’s short story “American History” conveys an equivalent objective‚ set in the bleak domain of Paterson‚ New Jersey. From the perspective of a Puerto Rican adolescent girl‚ the story navigates through the complexities presented by the divides of two teens with completely divergent backgrounds. The girl’s intimate relationship with a
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My response to the title of the poem was a fifteen-year-old Latina girl becoming of age. Quinceanera can be compared to Sweet Sixteen or becoming eighteen-years-old all of which represent the transition into adulthood for a young lady. Traditionally a Quinceanera is celebrated among the Latino culture and catholic community. The poem demonstrates tone well using her emotions and feeling toward turning fifteen. This author takes her own experience and puts it into the poem. She describes the time
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Chris Robinson Ms. Thomas English 1101 January 25 2014 Judith Ortiz Cofer’s “Silent Dancing” Essay of the cultural shifts of Cofer’s mother‚ her cousin and her cousin’s brother girlfriend From Judith Ortiz Cofer’s “Silent Dancing” Cofer’s Mother Cofer’s mother is in the middle of the assimilation phase she is involved in both the American culture and the Puerto Rican culture. She often shops
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