Chicano Literature Essay Questions

 
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Answering the following 3 questions in essay format. Each question should be one-page-long. You must use quotations or references from the books to support your ideas. Use quotations for ALL the questions. Please write in your own words, do not copy from the Internet.

1. Discuss the future of Chicano Lit. based on the developments you have seen up to now. What changes do you foresee? What will remain? What would you like to see continue? Think back to Tatum as you answer this question. Use quotes to support your answer. (Re-read all texts, along with Tatum, think of the movies we have discussed in class).
Read the following texts:
a. …and the Earth Did Not Devour Him. Tomas Rivera
b. The Road to Tamazunchale. Ron Arias
c. The House on Mango Street. Sandra Cisneros
d. How to be a Chicana Role Model. Michelle Serros
e. Hey Guy, This is the Butterfly. Grace De Soto Ferry
f. Chicano and Chicana Literature. Charles M. Tatum

The movies:
a. Bless me, Ultima
b. Mi familia/ My Family

2. Compare and contrast the books by Sandra Cisneros(The House on Mango Street) and Grace De Soto Ferry (Hey Guy, This is the Butterfly). How are they similar and different? You must focus on techniques and message. Use references to support your answer. (Read the texts).

3. What have Chicanos/as done to the literature in the US? How have they enriched it? How are they different? What makes them unique, yet strictly American? Think of all the materials seen and discussed in class, including the movies, the videos and the additional handouts given to you. Use references to support your answer. (Read all texts, along with Charles M. Tatum’s book Chicano and Chicana Literature)