So we’re back to the topic of “What is an American?” Again. Most likely, if you’re reading this, you’re an American. If you’re not, why are you on this blog? Unless you are Mexican or a Mississippian or something like that… But anyway, Americans. I’m going to discuss Americans.
Since we came back from winter vacation, we have been loaded down with reading assignments and the like (don’t worry, Mr. McCarthy; you’re not the only teacher doing it). So far, we’ve had to read “Children of the Sea”, “To Be Young Gifted and Black”, “I Hear America Singing”, “There Was a Child Went Forth”, and “This Sacred Soil”.
These are all readings about Americans or a non-American’s views of America (Although I don’t understand what “There Was a Child Went Forth” had to do with America
It is no secret that people view the U.S. North America has something better to offer. And in my opinion, we do. We may be in a recession, but I believe there are still some jobs out there. At the very least, our land isn’t being completely ravaged by war and natural disasters. Or the Native Americans’ past land, as Chief Seattle would be likely to correct me if he were alive.
The author of “Children of the Sea” seems to be saying that really anywhere else would be better than Haiti
Lorraine Hansberry of “To Be Young, Gifted and Black” gives her view of the country from a local perspective. Born and raised on the South side of Chicago
My opinion of these readings: at least most of them were about America
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