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I, Erin Clark, am writing this letter in support of Antonio Yanez. I understand he has been accused of Burglary, Armed robbery- with a deadly weapon, and Kidnapping. I have know Antonio for more than half of my life. We have been like family since we were children. My mother and his mother have been best friends for more than two decades. So as you can imagine I have come to know him very well. One thing I can GUARANTEE is he is not ruthless, villainous, wicked, unprincipled, heinous, immoral or perverse. Therefore, I find these accusations ambiguous and dubitable. Surely, there is some kind of misunderstanding Antonio would never hurt another person. He is one of the sweetest people I've ever known. He is hardworking, loving, dedicated,
Dia de los reyes magos is on Jan. 5 - Feb. 2 and the day is about the 3 wisemen, But January the 6th is the special day in Mexico….. this day represents the height of the Christmas season. This celebration is where it is stated that the kings, Melchor, Gaspar, and Balthasar, traveled by night all the way from the farthest confines of the Earth to bring gifts to Jesus, whom they recognized as the Son of God. As well as regal, the Three Kings are depicted as wise men, whose very wisdom is proved by their acknowledgement of Christ's divine status. Arrived from three different directions, the kings followed the light provided by the star of Bethlehem, which reportedly lingered over the manger where the Virgin Mary gave birth for many days. In
Don Simon Bolivar wrote a letter, which is known as La Carta de Jamaica, to an uncertain person but many believe it was the English Governor of Jamaica. The letter was dated September 6, 1815 and confirmed the revolutionary figure’s commitment and determination to rid latin American from the bonds of the Spanish Empire. Throughout his letter, Bolivar criticized spanish colonialism and called for unification and opposition against foreign rule. This was before Argentina, Chile, and Peru were liberated from the Spanish Conquistadores. However, Simon Bolivar was able to free his home country Venezuela from the Spaniards in 1811, but he knew that there was more he can do to help the other countries under Spanish rule. However, Bolivar also understood that uniting such countries could be difficult for many reaso, but th most difficult obstacle Bolivar had to overcome the fact he had been exiled. Banished, yet determined,
Guillermo González Camarena was a Mexican electrical engineer who was the inventor of a color-wheel type of color television, and who also introduced color television to Mexico,
“We are never more truly and profoundly human than when we dance.” Jose Arcadio Limon was a dancer and choreographer born and raised in Mexico. He was inspired to begin his studies in modern dance when he saw a performance of Harald Krutzberg and Yvone Georgi. Limon enrolled at the dance school of Doris Humphrey and Charles Weidman. He continued to work with Humphrey until 1946, when he founded the José Limón Dance Company. His most successful work is called The Moor's Pavane and it is based on Shakespeare's Othello. The Limón Dance Company still exists and is part of the Jose Limon Dance Foundation, an institution dedicated to preserve and disseminate his artistic dance work and technique. Jose Limon is important in the American Dance History
When Antonio first became homeless, an older man tried to steal one of his belongings, which was a simple hot plate. His first instinct was to attack the man and take back his property. While doing so, Antonio thought, “We have almost nothing, and this man wants to take it from us” (43). In addition, he mentions how, “It felt good to hit this man… For a moment, he felt strong and free; fury was a much better drug than self-pity.” (43). When Antonio discusses about the old man and his crimes, he may be alluding to Longoria and what he did to Antonio’s family. The man who tried to take away part of Antonio’s possessions is referring to Longoria and how he took away Antonio’s family. The act of beating the old man refers Antonio’s eventual act of revenge against Longoria and the satisfaction he experiences afterwards. Both acts demonstrate Antonio’s willingness to sacrifice and harm other in certain scenarios where it is necessary. The significant difference between Longoria and Antonio is the intention behind their actions. Longoria killed hundreds in cold blood for his own selfish desires and beliefs, while Antonio only harmed a total of two people to get revenge and to enforce justice in the only way he could. As mentioned before, Longoria’s actions are evil because he commits them for selfish reasons and without remorse. In contrast, Antonio’s actions are seen as necessary evils. A necessary evil is defined as an act of evil (as perceived by society) that is committed in a certain scenario where it follows a utilitarian approach; an approach in which the action does more good than harm. When Antonio beat up the old man, he was merely protecting his belongings and enforcing the law. More importantly, when Antonio killed Longoria, it was for his wife, his son, and the hundreds of other innocent lives that Longoria had claimed; Antonio did an act of
1. What is the difference between a. and a. Topic: style- satirical tone “Do you see these little holes on his arms that appear to be pores?.these holes emit a certain grease that allows our model to slip and slide right through the crop with no trouble at all” (1199). The satirical tone exemplifies the realization of the paradox towards Mexican prejudice; the author satirizes society’s stereotypes against Mexicans. Demonstrating how in reality some individuals view Mexicans as robots instead of human beings. The author criticizes the label of a farmworker and thus shows how society may perceive Mexican as only being good for fieldwork.
Captivation or being restrained due to certain circumstances that prevents free choice is usually one of many great reasons to form revolutionary ideas. To get from captivation to liberation, one must consider change, a major component needed in order to gain freedom after enslavement. Latin America, in the eighteen hundreds, sought the need for change due to the resentment of the Spanish rule. Simon Bolivar, the revolutionary leader of Latin America, will seek independence from Spain. It was in Jamaica where Bolivar wrote a letter known as the “Jamaican Letter”, one of Bolivar’s greatest proposals. The letter emphasizes his thoughts and meanings of the revolution while envisioning a variety of governmental structures, of the New World, that could one day be recognized.
In Miguel de Unamuno’s novella San Manuel Bueno, Martyr, readers learn about the life of Don Manuel, a Catholic priest secretly holding atheist beliefs and doubts in the afterlife. Despite these disbeliefs, Don Manuel works tirelessly to help his community and is regarded as a saint by all who meet him, hence the handle “San Manuel,” which literally translates to “Saint Manuel.” Don Manuel’s struggle and affiliation with sainthood receives further analysis and context from Francisco LaRubia-Prado, who parallels Unamuno’s novella to elements of Greek Tragedy and heroism. Drawing from Unamuno’s background with Ancient Greek playwriting and Sigmund Freud’s Totem and Taboo, LaRubia-Prado argues that Don Manuel should be seen as a representation of Christ and must suffer in silence in order to play the role of the dying, tragic hero that saves the
Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz, born as Juana Ramirez de Azbaje, is a well-known extraordinary figure from the colonial period. Sor Juana had a desire for education at such a young age. In the seventeenth century, it was the intellectual midpoint of Spanish colonial America. During this time Mexico City was politically and religiously the center of New Spain; the terrains went from California to Central America. In Latin American history the church and state defined women’s roles, which eventually change over time. Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz articulated her experiences though writing, she broke silence about racial and gender inequality, and her legacy remains today.
June 4,1845 José Joaquin de Herrera President of the Council of Government in charge of the Executive Power of the Mexican Republic. Joaquin was born February 23, 1792, Xalapa, Mexico. José Joaquin is well known as a pollution in mexico, he was the 14th president of mexico. He links up to The Mexican American war because he was a general in the Mexican Army. He created The Proclament for the Mexican american War to call upon the mexican nation to fight in the War.
As a young child, Luis Valdez was raised in the agricultural labor camps where his parents worked in the fields picking seasonal crops. Due to the lack of his parents long working hours, little pay, he chose to use theater as a path for him to brighten up the Latino experience in the film industry. Without him, there would be no modern Chicano theater as we can see in today’s society. Though Valdez spent most of his childhood traveling from place to place with his parents, he managed to be known as the pioneer in the Chicano theater. Even there are many obstacles that he faced in the early stage of life, he managed to accomplish what others might not capable of. As a young boy, he lacked in education because his parents were moving from place
The friends accept that Antonio is just gloomy, without particular cause. He himself suggests that he is simply doomed to melancholy: "I hold the world but as the world, Gratiano / A stage, where every man must play a part, / And mine a sad one" (I.i.78-79). However, it does not seem very likely that Antonio is just sad by disposit...
money and run away, he is taking out his spite on Antonio and this blinds him as he does
Guessing the cause for Antonio’s sadness, Salerio and Solanio mention the wealthy man’s business ventures, and the possibility that Antonio is in love. However, Antonio denies both queries. In this incident, Antonio does not seem to perk up until his cousin, Bassanio, arrives. Therefore, according to the text, Antonio is melancholy due to the absence of his friend. Yet the older man maintains that he is ignorant of the causes of his depression. Perhaps Antonio does not know the cause of his sorrow because the man has not pursued enough avenues of thought.
Antonio displays sincere love for Sebastian through his numerous acts of kindness and trust and his courage to undergo any difficulties for the one he loves. Firstly, Antonio conveys his pure love for Sebastian when he expresses his concern for him in Illyria. Upon arrival in Illyria, Antonio explains to Sebastian, “My desire [...] did spur me forth:/ And not all love to see you [...] But jealousy what might befall your travel, [...] My willing love/ The rather by these arguments of fear/ Set forth in your pursuit”