In Rachel Symes essay “Walter White's Hometown” she Targets New Mexicans, outsiders, and also Fans of the television series Breaking Bad. Symes sheds light on the impact this show has had on New mexico and also brings awareness to the states positives and negatives. The main argument from the author is how Breaking Bad has affected the state and the money it has brought in. By filming in New mexico we have not only boosted out poverty rate, but put New Mexico on the map, Symes explains. She uses facts and opinions to show and embrace the darks and lights of this state.
On page one paragraph two, Symes goes over the history of tourism in New mexico. She talks about the hot spots and oldest parts on the state, like La Glorieta (Albuquerque, New Mexico) and it's founder Franz Huning. Along with this, she also talks about the beautiful scenery of the state, like the landscapes and breathtaking sunsets she describes as “blood Orange” (page two paragraph two). The Navajo Reservation (Gallup, New Mexico) and Native American culture is also brought up, as well as Albuquerque's own Sandia Tramway, two very popular sites. Symes then goes on to talk about Breaking Bad and It's becoming, How …show more content…
As outsiders, people see New Mexico as wild and lawless, the heart of the worst civilization, an Un-American society. Backing up these stereotypes are incidents of the past. Taking in the full spectrum of New Mexico, Symes goes on to talk about the dark parts of the state, the constant Fear of crime, church stabbings, hollywood video murders, and the famous “war zone” also known as historical route 66. Although New Mexico is not just all that, as Symes sheds light on an insider's perspective, the all american reality. With dark comes light, and in light you will find paint worthy landscapes, colorful sunsets that are considered photograph worthy, and clear views of the constellations and rich
On page one paragraph two, Symes goes over the history of tourism in New mexico. She talks about the hot spots and oldest parts on the state, like La Glorieta (Albuquerque, New Mexico) and it's founder Franz Huning. Along with this, she also talks about the beautiful scenery of the state, like the landscapes and breathtaking sunsets she describes as “blood Orange” (page two paragraph two). The Navajo Reservation (Gallup, New Mexico) and Native American culture is also brought up, as well as Albuquerque's own Sandia Tramway, two very popular sites. Symes then goes on to talk about Breaking Bad and It's becoming, How …show more content…
As outsiders, people see New Mexico as wild and lawless, the heart of the worst civilization, an Un-American society. Backing up these stereotypes are incidents of the past. Taking in the full spectrum of New Mexico, Symes goes on to talk about the dark parts of the state, the constant Fear of crime, church stabbings, hollywood video murders, and the famous “war zone” also known as historical route 66. Although New Mexico is not just all that, as Symes sheds light on an insider's perspective, the all american reality. With dark comes light, and in light you will find paint worthy landscapes, colorful sunsets that are considered photograph worthy, and clear views of the constellations and rich