30 Day Immigration Analysis

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In 30 Days Immigration it was interesting to see a man who strongly opposes illegal immigrants living with illegals, and growing sympathy for them over the course of his stay. What stood out to me the most was the connection he built with the daughter Karina, and their feud of political disputes. In this feud what stood out to me the most was the last scene of them together, when they are saying goodbye to each other. In this scene one sees that over time they have gotten to know each other and each other’s background that have influenced their worldviews, and those recognitions have allowed them to switch from getting into many disputes to forming a liking and sympathetic understanding for each other. This was excellent to see, because it shows that even people with opposite opinions can form strong relationships, they just have to take the time to understand the individuals paradigm and how it was formed.
I thought that the living condition of the family in Los Angeles was very difficult, but the place that they were staying is was not as bad as I expected it to be. The Gonzalez’s were living in poverty and in a cramped home, however, they were able to have a place for everyone to sleep. Although, this
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The dilapidated home was incredibly dangerous due to the rodents and critters that were often in the home, the dirt ground, and the lack of facilities. This home was prone to disease that could endanger the family. The conditions of the family in Mexico made the conditions of the family in Los Angeles seem excellent. Through Frank’s experience in Mexico he was able to see why the family immigrated to the country illegally, and began to develop a sympathy for the family in LA and mexico. This understanding of the family led him to change his strong opposition for illegal immigrants after experiencing why they are taking desperate measures to come to the United

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