Life of many immigrants in the third country as foreigners have to face with new life challenges. They try to adapt and survive, but they still keep their culture which is not easy. Through the stories of Baca, Rodriguez, Fatima, and the film Quinceanera have shown us that, they are the representatives of the immigrants of working class. They want to exist in a civilized society, they need to overcome the barriers in their lives that is language. For many people in the host country, language is a simple matter, but it is really difficult for immigrants. Immigrants, especially the working class shows disparities in social class of American modern lifestyle through the language.
Being immigrants are adapting to a new language that is not easy. …show more content…
He felt inferior when he lived in Florence, he had a Spanish accent and his skin was brown. Feeling inferior in a white world, alien, and ashamed, he longed for another place to live, outside of society (Baca 4). That is the feeling of any immigrants when living in a foreign country and speaking non-native language. For example, when I came to the United States, I did not speak English because I did not enough words to express the thoughts in my mind. At this moment, I felt like a dumb and deaf person. I realized that I need to give myself a chance and I put efforts and do not stop belief that helps me to solve situation and overcome difficulties. As Baca reflects of his experiences in jail, he learned to believe in himself and to dream for a better life (Baca 4). Wanting achieve a dream that is not easy. He needs to be strong and overcome the difficulties. Similarly, author Richard Rodriguez faced difficult at first day in Catholic school, he was fated to be problem student in class (Rodriguez 25). This is common situation for all bilingual students. He spoke English poorly, and his words could not extend to form complete thoughts (Rodriguez 27). Because he …show more content…
They found that the language is extremely important knowledge which helps them stronger and has a better life. For example, Baca had experiences when he was in jail and he showed his experiences. He did what he had to do survive (Baca 4). Survival instincts of person are very strong. He could do anything to survive in this world. Therefore, he chose to learn writing and reading. Language was a resource that allowed him to confront and understand his past (Baca 5). Language gave him an opportunity to change a better. Besides, Language opened the way toward a future that was based not on fear or bitterness or apathy but on compassionate involvement and a belief that he belonged (Baca 5). Language helped Baca to have confidence, and it helped him escape the nightmare in his dark life. The same way, Rodriguez had required to tutoring in school. He needs a full year of special work (Rodriguez 31). The effort is very important for everyone. People who wants to be successful, they must work harder to achieve their goals. In looking at my situation, I found out my key that was English. I went to Lone Star College of North Harris where I have learned the English basic skills, and I have chosen my major. Although, I will encounter many difficulties and spend more time for learning, finding a new job, and adapting to new environment. I believe that I