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In the poem “ I am Joaquin “ written by poet/writer Rodolfo Gonzales portrays how his culture battles

but still survive in today’s mainstream society. Gonzales knows that his ancestors lost the economic battle, but

still managed to survive culturally. He also understands that he must fight so the future can be bright for his

son’s and he must let them know how hard it was to be where he is now. Gonzales is pleased that he hasn’t been

trapped in today’s mainstream society and that he is not ashamed because of his heritage background. Gonzales

also writes about how he endures in a society that brings him down because of his cultural background.

Gonzales wants his kids to understand how his ancestors struggled but endured to survive culturally.

Gonzales acknowledges that his bloodlines remained culturally even though losing the battle

economically, so he must fight to bring hope for the future,” I must fight and win this struggle for my son’s and

they must know from me who I am.” Gonzales wants the future to understand where they came from and how

there was struggle for the future. Gonzales writes,” I have endured in the rugged mountains of our country. My

fathers have lost the economic battle and won the struggle of cultural survival.” Gonzales knows that’s his

ancestors lost the battle, but that dosen’t matter because Gonzales is so proud that he is still here to fight.

Gonzales writes,” I am still here,” it shows how he...

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