A Journal Entry Of a Mexican American Migrant

I was asked by my Cultural History teacher to formulate what it felt like to belong to a subordinate root word in the community. I was dumb founded, did he say what I thought he state, as I stared at him in horror he must suck in read my heading for he seemed to wane some. The thought of standing before my classmates and divulging such(prenominal) personal thoughts was overwhelming and I was sure the result would be devastating. I feigned, I have strep throat I said with a foggy voice, could I do this another(prenominal) condemnation? How could Mr. Wilson put me on the spot like that! Did he realize what he was asking me to do? Speaking in public of trying to follow into a community I have had such mixed feelings about. This was not something I wanted to do before my classmates. I had tried so hard to fit in and not seem different, what was he thinking! I knew it could be said that I belonged to a subordinate multitude of Mexican Americans residing in Toughkenomon Pennsylvania, but to ask me to state the frank in front of my peers, really. I could not wait until the price rang so I could leave.

Finally the bell rang, I dogged to walk the four miles home and be alone with my thoughts.



I would normally take the bus, but ever since the incident in my class I needed the fresh air and time to think, besides it was Friday and I had plenty of time to do my chores when I got home. As I made my way along the break and patchy sidewalk, I could not get my grandmother Fernanda Lilianas words out of my head. If she said these words to me once she said them to me a thousand times, Maria Ana, she would say, be true to yourself, regal of who you are and where you come from. I felt shamed as I heard her words echo in my mind. why couldnt I be grateful for all my familia had through with(p) for my sister Yolanda Eva, my brother Javier Jesus, and I. Was I turning into a unappreciated and self-centered elder child? I should be much appreciative knowing the story grandfather Andres Miguel had shared with me innumerable times...If you want to get a full essay, order it on our website: Orderessay



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