“My Life as an Undocumented Immigrant”
How is it that we can live a life and contribute to our community but still not ever be considered a member in it? Journalist, Jose Antonio Vargas, in his personal essay, “My life as an Undocumented Immigrant,” tells his journey and experiences that have factored in to his daily life since he first came to the United States when he was twelve years old. Vargas is able to effectively convey his point across, reaching into an emotional level as well as establishing a strong sense of credibility with his audience. Creating a stronger link, opening a window into a different perspective to view his lifelong issues with immigration. Vargas begins by recalling the day he set his journey to the United States, only being twelve years old. Vargas immediately uses emotional connections with his audience using his departure from the Philippines leaving his home country and mother behind heading towards a different world. A great strategic way to capture his audience interest. Soon after he begins to acclaim his point that is conveyed throughout his essay loving something but having to live in fear of it. When Vargas sets his goal, “I convinced myself that if I worked hard enough, if I achieved enough, I would be rewarded …show more content…
Many opportunities came his way had to be turned because I’d be too much of a risk but in those occasions Vargas had to show false documentation in order to have the opportunities he wanted. These are things that are taken for granted by most, we don’t have to worry about these things but Vargas is able to make you comprehend his position, learning to
How is it that we can live a life and contribute to our community but still not ever be considered a member in it? Journalist, Jose Antonio Vargas, in his personal essay, “My life as an Undocumented Immigrant,” tells his journey and experiences that have factored in to his daily life since he first came to the United States when he was twelve years old. Vargas is able to effectively convey his point across, reaching into an emotional level as well as establishing a strong sense of credibility with his audience. Creating a stronger link, opening a window into a different perspective to view his lifelong issues with immigration. Vargas begins by recalling the day he set his journey to the United States, only being twelve years old. Vargas immediately uses emotional connections with his audience using his departure from the Philippines leaving his home country and mother behind heading towards a different world. A great strategic way to capture his audience interest. Soon after he begins to acclaim his point that is conveyed throughout his essay loving something but having to live in fear of it. When Vargas sets his goal, “I convinced myself that if I worked hard enough, if I achieved enough, I would be rewarded …show more content…
Many opportunities came his way had to be turned because I’d be too much of a risk but in those occasions Vargas had to show false documentation in order to have the opportunities he wanted. These are things that are taken for granted by most, we don’t have to worry about these things but Vargas is able to make you comprehend his position, learning to