"Immigrants"

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This paper analyzes the poem "Immigrants," written by Pat Mora. It describes the poem as a discussion about parents who immigrated to America and want their children to be only American, abandoning all ties to their home country. The paper provides an analysis of the poem by breaking down many lines and parts of the poem and by providing an interpretation of the poem. It also discusses the concept of what it means to be "American".

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"What does, "As American as apple pie" mean? Certain images may rush to people's minds as that phrase is heard. But do we all see the same thing? It is doubtful. Being an American of European decent, I automatically think of the boy and girl next door; blonde haired and blue eyed. Not all Americans share my sentiments though. The poem "Immigrants" by Pat Mora addresses the issue of not only what is an American, but what is thought of as American. For many immigrants, no matter how much they may desire to be accepted as the norm, it may never happen for them because their skin is a darker tone than their blonde haired counterparts or for various other reasons. "Immigrants" is a poem about acceptance. Two parents have a deep-rooted desire for their children to be American in every way; even at the expense of rejecting their own heritage."

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