The Crossing By Ruben Martinez Analysis

“The Crossing,” is a story written by Ruben Martinez that is about “the line” which is a divider between two countries and how it was one of the biggest obstacles for his family to overcome to seek out a better life. However, the idea of the “line” becomes a real life situation for Martinez when he has a run in with an El Salvadorian immigrant, Victor, and he has to make the difficult decision on whether or not to help an immigrant in need. Martinez, wants to help Victor, especially because he is having a diabetic emergency. However, Martinez, struggles with the fact that if he does help Victor, it could lead to serious trouble with the law or will most likely but him behind bars. In the end Martinez, decides that although it is against the law he cannot morally leave Victor when he is in need. After reading “The Crossing,” by Ruben Martinez I had to ask myself the question, what would I do if I were in that situation? As much as I would want to help the immigrants that are desperately seeking freedom, as cold hearted as it sounds I do not think I would pull over to help a person and risk my freedom for another to gain …show more content…
“The Crossing,” made me ask myself several questions at times like: “what would you do if you were in that situation?” and “did Martinez make the right decisions?” but I think that’s what makes this story so unique because it truly makes you think. Although this story was at times discomforting, it gave me a real insight into the lives of illegal immigrants and the lengths they will go through to come to America. Lastly, “The Crossing,” has changed my view on border control and illegal immigrants, I realized that all the immigrants trying to cross the border want a better life and they will risk everything to get it, and because of that, I have an enormous amount of respect for