Remember The Alamo, By Sandra Cisneros: Character Analysis

Black (2014) noted that gender fluidity or different sexualities “are not always accepted as equals by different cultures, and in many cases, are discriminated against or punished” (para. 9). Some are lucky to have the support system that they need to come out and express themselves the way that they want. Others, not so much. Some cultures are not as acceptant as others when it comes to gender fluidity or different sexualities. People who are gender fluid in non acceptant communities normally hide behind a kind of shadow because they are scared of how their community will react once they come out. Constantly battling with who you are is hard. Only people who are going through this can truly understand how this feels like. However, individuals can read stories of others going through these similar situations and in addition read about characters who are experiencing this. In Sandra Cisneros’ short story, Remember the Alamo, she creates a genderfluid character who faces multiple hardships to highlight the struggles of living in a non acceptant community. …show more content…
Rudy is not accepted by his family members. Cisneros () states that Rudy’s letters would be “sent back home unopened” (pg 67). Rudy would send his family members letters in the mail but would not receive any letters back. They did not accept him for who he was and he was not presented with a support system through his difficult time. Living in a non acceptant community means that you cannot get the support that you need. Everyone wants to have their family by their side no matter what. If you do not have your family by your side you will have a missing space in your heart. Family is one of the most important support systems someone can have. When everyone leaves, your family will stay. Since Rudy was not getting the love and support from his family that he needed, he did not feel fulfilled as