He was bullied as a child due to the fact he had a large head and was the darkest kid in his class. He grew up in the San Fernando Valley of California, and has been quoted as saying it was hard growing up as a Mexican kid in America then. As he became an adult he thought about making a career in information technology, but soon decided he was a funny guy. Some of his earlier breaks were in the 1980s, when he became a full time comic by doing standup comedy. He also landed some small roles in films.
Ever since I have been on my own at 18, I have wanted a family and I play it safe for them. I have never had a desire to “do crazy things” or “be impulsive” because I like having some control over what happens to me. The advantages would be that I very well may remain safe from a lot of unknowns. I also feel that by thinking and planning before I start complicated tasks will allow me to do better at my task. Thinking before acting can help me make wise decisions.
Kids these days have no idea how hard life was back then, even the African American student haven’t a clue to how harsh life was, not just in Central High School but their lives in general were always being tortured. Especially the adults with the kids, not many job opportunities came up, and their jobs were always limited to minimum
Ian loved not knowing a single soul when he was there. “What had struck him most forcibly was the fact that when he walked down the street he hadn’t known anyone.” Pg 20. He found it liberating. His mother must have too, because she decided she wanted to leave Struan with Ian’s geography teacher, Robert Patterson. Ian’s mother had never really been there for him.
Changez’ failed persistence to fit in and adopt the American culture causes him to waste many years of his life as an outsider. Likewise, it is only Jim’s willingness to change to causes him to gain acceptance in the American culture, although it is clear that he too is an outcast in his own unique way. Erica is consumed by her nostalgic past, and chooses to distance herself from society in order to live in her nostalgic past. While Changez works tirelessly to be accepted as an American, he is only ever recognised as an outsider. Changez’ continual determination shows us that he is never accepted by those around him.
Which, since it could be no other way, which was exactly as it should be.” (254). Dolores had realized that whatever the other people did, they did it for themselves and whether they blamed her or not, it did not matter to her. As a result of this exceptional reasoning, Dolores was able to move on in life and leave the accident and the town of Sam Dent behind her. In conclusion, there will always be a time in life where it will be easier to simply believe in whatever is convenient than face the truth. However, the people who do face the truth and logically reason things out are most likely better off than the people that do not.
The Gonzales family was okay with illegal immigration. They had the image of what their lives were like before they came to America and how their family was still living in Mexico. They looked at it as a necessity instead of an option. 3. It was difficult for these two groups of people to live together because of the different views.
Piñatas helped Mexicans hold on to their culture and resist from Anglo-American assimilation (cultural and social integration of members of two different cultures). Piñatas gave Mexicans a sense of pride which helped them stay true to themselves and remember where they came from, what language they spoke, and what they believed, rather than loosing their culture and accepting that of Americans. Though the piñata has lost its religious significance over the years, the ceremony that occurs with it has remained mostly intact which goes to show that the Anglo-Americans failed at culturally assimilating Mexican
Because I always tried impressing people, I never felt as if I fit in anywhere. Because of this I had seldom actual friends. I did have a best-friend though, and around second grade he caused my life to flip upside down. A combination of my best friend hurting me and me feeling that no one wanted me sent me spiraling into depression. And the kicker is that I was only seven.
But if I were to walk on the average U.S college campus for the first time I know I would stand out because I do look like I am Mexican. I may be Americanized but I can speak Spanish, When my grandma wants to hide something from my sisters she talks to me in Spanish because she knows they won't understand her. When I was little I wanted to learn Spanish so I could talk to my step grandpa because he didn't know any English what so ever I used to feel bad because he would talk to me and I would just look at him like if he was crazy. After I learned to speak Spanish I and he would have goof heart to heart moments and he would always give me advice growing up. Even though I don't