Outpourings of Rage

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A comparison between views about immigration in “Maria” by Rage Against the Machine and Enrique’s Journey by Sonia Nazario OUTPOURINGS OF RAGE

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A comparison between views about immigration in “Maria” by Rage Against the Machine and Enrique’s Journey by Sonia Nazario

OUTPOURINGS OF RAGE

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What do you think builds an individual’s

perspective on immigration?

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Sonia Nazario

Born in ArgentinaChildhood spent in war

timeFather born in Argentina to

Syrian/Christian parents (Biochemistry Professor)

Mother born in Poland to Jewish parents

Family immigrated legally to the US in 1960

(Nazario xxiii)

Author Background

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Zach De La Rocha

Born in Long Beach, CAFather Chicano (Painter)Mother Puerto Rican

(Anthropologist)Faced discrimination for

ethnic identity in MS and HS

Influenced by “The Sex Pistols” and “Bad Religion”

(ZDLR Network)

Author Background

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“Sold and shipped across tha new lineof Mason Dixon” (line 29)

Allusion to the Mason-Dixon line and US Civil War

Historical allusion, slaves were free on the north side of the line and enchained on the south side

Implication that current immigration conflict will be resolved over time and with great effort, like slavery

Indications of perspective from “Maria”

Mason Dixon Line

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North America Map, 1828

Imagery demonstrates idea that this problem will never disappear

Possible allusion to the Mexican-American WarLarge section of the US

was Mexican territoryBorder conflict is not new

and many lives have already been lost

Indications of perspective from “Maria”

“These are her mountains and skies and she radiates. And through history’s rivers of bloodshe regenerates” (line 49)

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“Maria Isabel does not say goodbye to her daughter… She never tells her that she is going to the United States” (Nazario 240)

Irony of the choice Enrique and Maria Isabel make

“The worst thing about history is that every time it repeats itself, the price goes up” (Pillar)

Indications of perspective from Enrique’s Journey

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Wording displays author’s opinion

Statement implies that parents are making the wrong choice

Indications of perspective from Enrique’s Journey

“Belky best answers Don Francisco’s question eight days later… she boards an airplane back to Honduras. Back to her son” (Nazario 267)

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Tone

“Maria” has an angry tone

Enrique’s Journey is objective in tone

So What’s the Difference?

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Enrique’s Journey originally published as

articles in Los Angeles Times

read in high schools and universities

“Maria”song by a rock bandappeals to youth

So What’s the Difference?Audience

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Works CitedCox, David W. "The Mason-Dixon Line per State Boundaries

in 1784." Map. Cox Characters. 2006. Web. 22 Mar. 2010Enrique's Journey Teacher's Guide. New York:

Randomhouse. Print.Nazario, Sonia. Jasmín and Her Mother María Isabel in

Tegucigalpa in 2003. 2003. Photograph. Enriquesjourney.com. 2008. Web. 22 Mar. 2010.

"North America." Map. Historical Maps of North America. London, 1828. Alabama Maps. Web. 22 Mar. 2010.

Pillar. "History Quotes." FamousQuotes.com. Interlution, 2010. Web. 22 Mar. 2010.

"Zach De La Rocha Biography." Zach De La Rocha Network, 2003. Web. 12 Mar. 2010.