What kind of person did education make Rodriguez? How comfortable does Rodriguez seem with his identity?
Education made Rodriguez a smart but yet unsure person. It got him to many different places, jobs, and even an understanding of different cultures, races, and stereotypes. It also made him self-conscience of his culture and racial identity. He felt like he couldn't be smart or speak english if he was a Chicano, even though it was apart of his heritage. He felt as if he had to hide or forget about his past in order to be educated. He isn't comfortabble with his identity because he still can't Bring himself to call himself Chicano.
Hi Josh,
ReplyDeleteYou explore many different, but accurate possibilities for this question. Why do you think that Rodriguez did not feel accepted by his community? Was he viewed as an outsider? Please explain.
Ms. C