A basic description of the change would be learning a new language, changing your overall lifestyle, and choosing in your heart to adapt to a new way of life. Many immigrants coming to America faced hardships from people around them, people whose actions and words may have made it more difficult for them to adapt. An example of this occurs in the story, “American History” by Judith Ortiz Cofer. A young girl named Elena wishes to visit a boy who has come from somewhere down south. When the mother of the boy opens the door, her dialogue is no less than rude. “ ‘Listen, Honey. Eugene doesn’t want to study with you. He is a smart boy. Doesn’t need help. You understand me,’” (Ortiz Cofer, Pg. 44). It was not easy to create that identity for yourself, especially with people like Eugene’s mother
A basic description of the change would be learning a new language, changing your overall lifestyle, and choosing in your heart to adapt to a new way of life. Many immigrants coming to America faced hardships from people around them, people whose actions and words may have made it more difficult for them to adapt. An example of this occurs in the story, “American History” by Judith Ortiz Cofer. A young girl named Elena wishes to visit a boy who has come from somewhere down south. When the mother of the boy opens the door, her dialogue is no less than rude. “ ‘Listen, Honey. Eugene doesn’t want to study with you. He is a smart boy. Doesn’t need help. You understand me,’” (Ortiz Cofer, Pg. 44). It was not easy to create that identity for yourself, especially with people like Eugene’s mother