Analysis Of Jimmy Santiago Baca's Oppression

Although oppression is a feeling as negative as they come it doesn't mean you can’t find aspects of positivity when you look over it with a keen eye. This is exactly what Jimmy Santiago Baca did in order to write his poem oppression. It is also for that reason that I agree with his opinion that oppression is not an omnipotent force and can be overcome. One of the outlooks he has on the matter is that oppression can be overcome when you look for hope. “Look deep to find the grains of hope and strength, and sing, my brothers and sisters” (Baca) You can’t find anything if you are not looking for it. If someone is feeling oppressed doing nothing about it won't help you have to find the little things to make you feel better. I agree with this because it is very true for many different scenarios. For example, I remember last year learning about both world wars and how my history teacher would mention that the chirping of the morning birds would bring the spirits up of the tired soldiers. Something that most people take for granted made the day of others. …show more content…
“ Is a question of strength, of unshed tears, of being trampled under, and always, always, remembering you are human.” (Baca) What catches my eye in this quotation is that the author uses always twice emphasizing being human. What I think the author is trying to say is that being human is the greatest strength you have. I agree with the idea of being human gives you strength because as a person you have feelings and can empathise with others, but what I think the author should have mentioned was being you, having an identity, also gives you strength because no one else can be you and I believe that is an amazing