Immigrants In Joshua Davis's 'Why We Stay'

“Research shows that most Mexican immigrants come to the United States with a strong sense of hope and self-determination, and that even when they encounter challenges, they are optimistic that their prospects will be more favorable than they could ever be in Mexico.” (“Why We Stay": Immigrants ' Motivations for Remaining in Communities Impacted by Anti-Immigration Policy.) Joshua Davis, author of the non-fiction story: Spare Parts -Four undocumented teenagers, one ugly robot, and the battle for the American dream, gives us a glimpse of the self-determination and hope immigrants have by introducing the reader to Oscar Vasquez and three other immigrant teenagers, Lorenzo Santillain, Cristian Arcega, and Louis Aranada. Davis uses strong pathos as he presents the hardships that young Oscar and his three friends face, showing that all the boys truly want is just fit in and survive. The non-fiction book captures the hard work and dedication these students have in school and in life. Davis also uses ethos when setting the scene, describing Arizona’s strong beliefs against illegal immigration. Davis personalizes the issue of immigration by introducing the reader to Oscar and the other teenagers, making one question the fairness of the harsh laws implied on immigrants.
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After all, the teenagers beat the impossible odds by bringing home a championship they thought could never happen. This is where Joshua Davis however, combines strong logos with pathos linking the teenagers to issue of immigration. The concluding section describes how many sadly viewed immigrants in 2004. “Immigrants weren’t here looking for work, they were poor, lazy families that would contribute less than they received to the country.” Davis logos describes laws passed making it legal to “hunt for illegal immigrants.” President Bush militarized the border to “capture immigrants and prevent migrants from