Edward Bok experiences patriotism in his fifty-years of Americanization. Although Bok has trouble adjusting and transitioning into the United States, he does not allow his struggles to stop him from pursuing his dreams. Bok writes about America’s limitless opportunities and refers it as the “land of opportunity”. Colin Powell, the first African American Secretary of State, writes about his parents’ immigration from Jamaica to America and discusses the effect of 9/11 on America. Both Edward Bok and Colin Powell convey an optimistic and inspirational tone and develop the idea of “land for all” and “land of opportunity” through the use of connotative diction in contrast to the Immigration Chart and Political Cartoon which has an overwhelming
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Bok demonstrates an inspirational tone by stating, “As the world stands today, no nation offers opportunity in the degree that America does to the foreign born”. This relates to the Political Cartoon illustration by showing thousands of people wanting to pass through a funnel to reach America. Throughout Bok’s autobiography, he remains inspirational by inspiring immigrants to want to come to America. He portrays this by explaining the opportunities that America provides. In contrast to Bok, Powell maintains an optimistic tone by quoting, “I believe in America and I believe in our people”. Throughout Powell’s essay, he conveys an optimistic tone by remaining hopeful and confident about the future of America and by continuing to stay positive. Bok and Powell represent contrasting tones in their writing however, their tones have similar positive meanings. The Political Cartoon and Immigration Chart illustrate an overwhelming and unwelcoming tone. The Immigration Chart reveals an overwhelming tone by distinguishing the increase and decrease of immigrants over time. When the U.S. experiences a domestic issue, the amount of immigrants in the U.S. decreases. However, when foreign countries experience issues, the amount of immigrants in the U.S. increases. The Political Cartoon displays an unwelcoming tone by illustrating that many Europeans desire to immigrate to America, but only …show more content…
Bok justifies America as a land of opportunity by stating, “...however America may have failed to help my transition from a foreigner into an American, I owe to her the most priceless gift that any nation can offer and that is opportunity”. In Edward Bok’s autobiography he claims America as a land of opportunity where foreigners work to achieve their dreams. Colin Powell remains optimistic and indicates that Americans do not fear the hardships that come their way. The Political Cartoon interprets people’s willingness to leave all that they have to come to America. Powell supports this by stating, “We must be careful, but we must not be afraid”. Colin Powell discusses 9/11 and the effect it has on America, and emphasizes that Americans do not fear immigrants because of 9/11. Powell confirms that foreigners no longer consider America a welcoming nation by writing, “Unfortunately, to many foreigners we gave the impression that we were no longer a welcoming nation”. He indicates that America continues to welcome all people despite the fears resulting from 9/11. Both Edward Bok and Colin Powell display and create the idea that America welcomes and offers opportunity.
The Political Cartoon and Immigration Chart express the idea of immigrants transitioning from a foreigner to an American. The Political Cartoon compares to a funnel because a great amount of Europeans
Bok demonstrates an inspirational tone by stating, “As the world stands today, no nation offers opportunity in the degree that America does to the foreign born”. This relates to the Political Cartoon illustration by showing thousands of people wanting to pass through a funnel to reach America. Throughout Bok’s autobiography, he remains inspirational by inspiring immigrants to want to come to America. He portrays this by explaining the opportunities that America provides. In contrast to Bok, Powell maintains an optimistic tone by quoting, “I believe in America and I believe in our people”. Throughout Powell’s essay, he conveys an optimistic tone by remaining hopeful and confident about the future of America and by continuing to stay positive. Bok and Powell represent contrasting tones in their writing however, their tones have similar positive meanings. The Political Cartoon and Immigration Chart illustrate an overwhelming and unwelcoming tone. The Immigration Chart reveals an overwhelming tone by distinguishing the increase and decrease of immigrants over time. When the U.S. experiences a domestic issue, the amount of immigrants in the U.S. decreases. However, when foreign countries experience issues, the amount of immigrants in the U.S. increases. The Political Cartoon displays an unwelcoming tone by illustrating that many Europeans desire to immigrate to America, but only …show more content…
Bok justifies America as a land of opportunity by stating, “...however America may have failed to help my transition from a foreigner into an American, I owe to her the most priceless gift that any nation can offer and that is opportunity”. In Edward Bok’s autobiography he claims America as a land of opportunity where foreigners work to achieve their dreams. Colin Powell remains optimistic and indicates that Americans do not fear the hardships that come their way. The Political Cartoon interprets people’s willingness to leave all that they have to come to America. Powell supports this by stating, “We must be careful, but we must not be afraid”. Colin Powell discusses 9/11 and the effect it has on America, and emphasizes that Americans do not fear immigrants because of 9/11. Powell confirms that foreigners no longer consider America a welcoming nation by writing, “Unfortunately, to many foreigners we gave the impression that we were no longer a welcoming nation”. He indicates that America continues to welcome all people despite the fears resulting from 9/11. Both Edward Bok and Colin Powell display and create the idea that America welcomes and offers opportunity.
The Political Cartoon and Immigration Chart express the idea of immigrants transitioning from a foreigner to an American. The Political Cartoon compares to a funnel because a great amount of Europeans