Literature of Spain, Latin, Central, and South America

PowerPoint By: Kimberly Millner

The bridge.Unity/ connection.

Bridges.

Quotes.

This qoute indicates that we are all connected one way or another. And the author likes it because he says he'll sleep under its arches. This quote is important because it shows his point of view. Its shows how her referrers to this place he calls home.

This quote is a form of a linkage, a way of reaching out, reaching across, and connecting himself to the world. Also giving us a description of how he sees the world connected.

“From one bank to another, there is always a body stretched: a rainbow. I'll sleep beneath its arches.”

“Entering ityou enter yourself:the world connectsand closes like a ring.”

  I am Joaquin.

Depression. Frustration.

Quotes.

This quote shows Joaquin's frustration with how he’s living. He’s very confused about life and modern society.

In this quote Joaquin is making his choice between being physically hungry and being emotionally full. With all the things that’s going on in the world. I am Joaquin,

lost in a world of confusion, caught up in the whirl of a gringo society, confused by the rules,scorned by attitudes,suppressed by manipulation,and destroyed by modern society.

I must choose between the paradox ofvictory of the spirit,despite physical hunger, or to exist in the graspof American social neurosis,sterilization of the soul and a full stomach.

To Hear Mexican Ballads, Take the D Train.

Quotes.

This quote is about the struggle these guys had to face. They were trying to get across the boarder. They could have died getting across.

This quote is about they guys lifestyles of one of the guys who sings at the subway. This quote explains what he has to do to accommodate his needs and wants for him and his family.

There are three borders that I had to cross. By way of three countries I made my way undocumented. Three times I had to risk my life. The workday was in full swing.

“Our babies have to eat something; we have to eat something,”

Summary.

The poems and the article taught me a lot. These are mostly all based off culture and life outlooks. You never know what people feel. Or what they do to get what they need. The things that we think aren't so serous, or taken for granted people cherish because they don’t have it. In I am Joaquin he’s really frustrated and confused. Unlike the bridge it seems as if he’s satisfied with everything , most of us don’t think of life how he does. In to hear the Mexicans ballads, they struggled to get here. Unlike us we were born here. You just never know how things are until you have to go without them.