Many people come to America to achieve the "American dream" sacrificing their culture and traditions of their native land along the way. Society is a white washed Christian world where people prostitute their dignity and morals to get ahead. ... Gonzales continually stresses to his children the massive amount of struggles and hardships their ancestors had to endure to keep their culture and heritage alive, " I must fight and win this struggle for my son's and they must know from me who I am." ...

• Word Count: 615
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School