1 "A Room of One's Own" by Virginia Wolfe, Wolfe argues that it is of the most importance for a woman to have her own money, as well as an education and a room of her own. During both World War, this became possible because women's had to assume the male role and obtain a job since the men were out fighting the war. As a single mother, I am taking on the role of a male and female because I am the primary care give to my son and also as a single mother, I am also taking on the role of the male for I am both mother and father. 2 "The Mambo Kings Play Songs of Love" by Oscar Hijuelos, Hijuelos though his novel he brings attention to the Latino culture, their music, food, and the importance of their own Latino roots. Hijuelos like many
