Identify and Analyze Rhetoric: How does Avilés use the metaphor “Two gringos opening up a restaurant in Lima is as ballsy as a Peruvian telling the folks at NASA how to reach the Moon” to convey a sense of cultural irony? What effect does this have on the reader’s understanding of the immigrant experience?

The author used this metaphor when he was explaining the ‘experience as a Latino immigrant in the times of Trump’. It expressed the extent that it was nearly impossible to do these things. It helps the readers to understand that the immigrants in America, especially Latinos, were having a hard time, while the gringos in Peru was considered bold.

Theme Exploration: In the text, Avilés discusses the concept of privilege. How does he contrast the experiences of gringos in Peru with those of cholos or immigrants? What literary devices does he employ to emphasize this theme?

• He gave examples, like the bullying of cholos in highschool, interview of an immigrant student
• Use of rhetorical question. “Is it so hard to see the privilege when you’re the privileged one? Is it so hard to see that if you’re born with white skin, with a “good surname” and with money, things will be easier for you than for the rest?”
• contrast between gringo and cholo

Imagery and Emotion: What images does Avilés create when he describes the reactions of the audience watching “I Am Not Your Negro”? How do these images enhance the emotional impact of the narrative regarding race and privilege in America?

‘dozens of people were still wiping away their tears. In the theater, there were only two black people. They weren’t crying.’ People were moved by the movie when they saw the first black student enrolled in highschool. The author contrasted the reaction of the black people and other people, showing that the white people felt sympathy, but not really caring about it. The black people were used to the fact.

Characterization and Perspective: How does Avilés characterize the students in the Maine classroom? What effect does their initial skepticism have on the overall message of the essay regarding cultural differences and understanding?

The stereotype was common, as they were kids. Help readers understand.

Language and Identity: Avilés states, “The label only works one way, in the same way that the label of immigrant used by gringos against Latinos only works one way.” What is the significance of this statement in terms of language and identity? How does Avilés use persuasive rhetoric to challenge the reader’s perceptions of these labels?

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