Although I’m not an immigrant, I can relate to a childhood experience that mirrors a situation in “The House on Mango Street” by Sandra Cisneros. In the vignette “Hairs,” the main character, Esperanza, discusses her emotions and experiences regarding her hair. She talks about how her hair is distinct from […]
Daily Archives: October 13, 2023
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I am not an immigrant. Both of my parents live in China, and I reside in an isolated condo apartment in Manhattan, where there is no interaction with neighbors. Therefore, I can’t quite relate to Esperanza’s longing for a “real house,” as her desire is tied to her upbringing and […]
I am an immigrant to the United States. I am originally from the Dominican Republic, immigrated in 2009. The vignette “My Name” echoes with me because when I was in 2nd grade I didn’t like my last name. I didn’t because my classmates were laughing at my last name. I […]
I am not an immigrant to this country nor is any of my immediate family. However, just because I am not an immigrant doesn’t mean that my family was immune to the trials and tribulations associated with poverty. That’s why the first vignette resonated with my own childhood experiences with […]
