1. The Desire to Achieve
Having grown up with parents who remained with the traditions of their Hispanic culture, Richard's ambition to learn and to be like his teachers separated him from his roots. ... As a student, Rodriguez lived two different lives in two distinct worlds. ... The student does not want to alter that balance. ... First, he is a good student, but a troubled son. Then, the good student becomes a bad student. ...
- Word Count: 2210
- Approx Pages: 9
- Grade Level: High School