Richard Rodriguez is a well-known author and famous for his autobiography, Hunger of Memory. During his childhood, he had struggles pertaining to his identity because he was born to Mexican immigrant parents. America is a diverse country filled with many cultures, beliefs and religions. Many people dream of traveling to and living in America and many people have. With this in mind, assimilation is a very important topic. According to Rodriguez, the definition of assimilation is the mixing of cultures to become one. He states that he is neither for nor against assimilation but rather he acknowledges that assimilation simply exists and happens naturally. Although Rodriguez has a clear view of assimilation, many Americans have a conflicted and
