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Mexican Immigrants In The Circuit By Francisco Jimenez

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In the story, “The Circuit” by Francisco Jimenez, the story revolved around the Mexican immigrants who lived in California because of the bracero program. The story shows the inhumane treatment these workers faced in the eyes of an young child, Panchito. Throughout the story, Panchito was able to experience some American opportunities, but as well as losing many due to the bracero program. In the end, he and his family were sent back to Mexico due to his family being undocumented immigrants. In some ways, Panchito was able to experience being an American, but most of the time, he was not considered an American because of the lifestyle that his family had to live to survive. A way Panchito was able to become American was the opportunity of education. Unknown about whether if he was U.S. born, the public schools gave him the same quality education as every other American. Education is a necessity to improve one's future so many Americans continue to pursue a higher …show more content…

During WWII, while America was fighting against the Axis Powers, propaganda, such as "We Can Do It" poster inspired American women to support their country. They were united by a cause and helped the military by rationing. On the other hand, the Mexican immigrants had no community besides labor unions which were immediately removed. The poverty and the unstable environment resulted in none of them supporting each other. The workers only fended off for themselves. In “The Circuit”, Panchito's father stated “I am sorry. I wish I could, paisano, but we're broke too. (pg. 52, Jiminez)” to a young couple who begged for money. His father's refute shows the unstable community that these immigrants lived as Panchito's father cannot even support his family so they have no obligation to support the couple. “The Circuit” gives the reader a taste of Panchito's life and that the braceros are clearly not living an American

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