1. A comparison between views about immigration in “Maria” by Rage Against the Machine and Enrique’s Journey by Sonia Nazario OUTPOURINGS OF RAGE

2. What do you think builds an individual’s perspective on immigration?

3. Born in Argentina Childhood spent in war time Father born in Argentina to Syrian/Christian parents (Biochemistry Professor) Mother born in Poland to Jewish parents Family immigrated legally to the US in 1960 (Nazario xxiii) Author Background

4. Born in Long Beach, CA Father Chicano (Painter) Mother Puerto Rican (Anthropologist) Faced discrimination for ethnic identity in MS and HS Influenced by “The Sex Pistols” and “Bad Religion” (ZDLR Network) Author Background

5. “Sold and shipped across tha new line of Mason Dixon” (line 29) Allusion to the Mason- Dixon line and US Civil War Historical allusion, slaves were free on the north side of the line and enchained on the south side Implication that current immigration conflict will be resolved over time and with great effort, like slavery Indications of perspective from “Maria” Mason Dixon Line

6. North America Map, 1828 Imagery demonstrates idea that this problem will never disappear Possible allusion to the Mexican-American War Large section of the US was Mexican territory Border conflict is not new and many lives have already been lost Indications of perspective from “Maria” “These are her mountains and skies and she radiates. And through history’s rivers of blood she regenerates” (line 49)

7. Irony of the choice Enrique and Maria Isabel make “The worst thing about history is that every time it repeats itself, the price goes up” (Pillar) Indications of perspective from Enrique’s Journey

8. Wording displays author’s opinion Statement implies that parents are making the wrong choice Indications of perspective from Enrique’s Journey

9. “Maria” has an angry tone Enrique’s Journey is objective in tone So What’s the Difference?

10. Enrique’s Journey originally published as articles in Los Angeles Times read in high schools and universities “Maria” song by a rock band appeals to youth So What’s the Difference?

11. Works Cited Cox, David W. "The Mason-Dixon Line per State Boundaries in 1784." Map. Cox Characters. 2006. Web. 22 Mar. 2010 Enrique's Journey Teacher's Guide. New York: Randomhouse. Print. Nazario, Sonia. Jasmín and Her Mother María Isabel in Tegucigalpa in 2003. 2003. Photograph. Enriquesjourney.com. 2008. Web. 22 Mar. 2010. "North America." Map. Historical Maps of North America. London, 1828. Alabama Maps. Web. 22 Mar. 2010. Pillar. "History Quotes." FamousQuotes.com. Interlution, 2010. Web. 22 Mar. 2010. "Zach De La Rocha Biography." Zach De La Rocha Network, 2003. Web. 12 Mar. 2010.