America And I, By Anzia Yezierska

America and I is a story about a women, Anzia Yezierska who was born in Poland and moved to America. She uses very descriptive words to cause imagery, some is good while other description are not. Anzia had very high hopes for America, she thought it would be this great, amazing holy grail. She later realized that America is not what it seems, and there is still a struggle here, just like everywhere else. Throughout this story Anzia tone changes from hopeful and happy to disappointed and sad. The tone is honestly what makes this story so real and meaning full. Most people should be able to relate to Anzia not by her exact experience, but relate to the meaning and emotion behind it. In the first chunk of America and I Anzia writes how excited and hopeful she is to be going to …show more content…
Anzia is motivated to keep going and not give up. For example, “But I laugh though my tears.” That quote shows that Anzia is a very strong women mentally. Throughout the next chunk she also realizes what she wants to do with her life, but is disappointed when others tell her she cant do it. She just wants to be happy. She just wants to pursue a career she loves. One example is, “I want America to want me.” Anzia is saying that she doesn't feel wanted, she is a women who doesn't speak the language, doesn't dress in nice clothing, and doesn't have any friends or family there with her. It would be a though experience. She keeps getting told she cant do what she wants and becomes confused and angry, but she is still motivated throughout the whole story. For instance, “There is no America!” She has realized that there is no true meaning g of America, and there is not perfect picture of America. Anzia wonders why America worked out for other but didn't for her. “The great difference between the first Pilgrims and me was that they expected to make America, build America, create their own world of liberty. I wanted to find it already