Download - Outpourings of Rage
A comparison between views about immigration in “Maria” by Rage Against the Machine and Enrique’s Journey by Sonia Nazario
OUTPOURINGS OF RAGE
What do you think builds an individual’s
perspective on immigration?
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
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
“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
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)
“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
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)
Tone
“Maria” has an angry tone
Enrique’s Journey is objective in tone
So What’s the Difference?
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
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.