I can definitely relate to Gualinto’s character in the manner that I consider myself both Mexican and American as well as being part of a new culture all on its own platform, Hispanic. Similar to my stance, Gualinto yearned to belong and adapt successfully to both worlds while always recognizing that, “he was not an immigrant come to a foreign land,” despite other’s beliefs; unfortunately, in today’s world there are still some individuals that see Mexican Americans as foreigners in the land of Anglos and make it hard for us to live peacefully in our communities. (148) Moreover, I do believe that racism continues to exist in this world and people look down on individuals that come from different backgrounds; hence, Trump and his outspoken negative
