Passion is defined by the Merriam Webster Dictionary as, “a strong feeling of enthusiasm or excitement for something.” The enthusiasm and excitement that comes from passion is the force that inspires people to improve. Passion triggers motivation, and if it is used properly, can lead to tremendous success. Even if life does not go in an intended way, the truly passionate people push through the tough times to end up in a better place. Being an American in the 21st century means fighting for your passions, no matter what the consequence or how valuable the sacrifice.
Immigrants can experience enormous troubles while trying to travel to America. In the novel The Unknown Americans by Cristina Henríquez, readers witness the struggles of two immigrant families. Through all the troublesome work and tough times they experience, …show more content…
Often faced with discrimination and racist remarks, which lower their self-esteem and leaves them feeling as if they are not wanted in their new homeland. After sacrificing so much, they still manage to stay positive and focused on fitting in, “If people want to tell [them] to go home, [they] just turn to [that person] and smile politely and say, ‘[We’re] already there’” (Henríquez 146). Even though they are not naturally born citizens, the immigrants still feel just as American as everyone else. However, not being treated equally can truly can affect their new life here. Immigrants often do not find jobs as easily which can lead them to not be able to provide for their family. Most immigrants come to America reasonably poor already; they come here to hopefully find a better job, and when they do not, they become even poorer. Immigrants give up their social status to move to America, and they become “the ones no one even wants to know” (Henríquez 237). They do it all to hopefully have a superior life than the one they are leaving
Immigrants can experience enormous troubles while trying to travel to America. In the novel The Unknown Americans by Cristina Henríquez, readers witness the struggles of two immigrant families. Through all the troublesome work and tough times they experience, …show more content…
Often faced with discrimination and racist remarks, which lower their self-esteem and leaves them feeling as if they are not wanted in their new homeland. After sacrificing so much, they still manage to stay positive and focused on fitting in, “If people want to tell [them] to go home, [they] just turn to [that person] and smile politely and say, ‘[We’re] already there’” (Henríquez 146). Even though they are not naturally born citizens, the immigrants still feel just as American as everyone else. However, not being treated equally can truly can affect their new life here. Immigrants often do not find jobs as easily which can lead them to not be able to provide for their family. Most immigrants come to America reasonably poor already; they come here to hopefully find a better job, and when they do not, they become even poorer. Immigrants give up their social status to move to America, and they become “the ones no one even wants to know” (Henríquez 237). They do it all to hopefully have a superior life than the one they are leaving