2. -Juan Rulfo was a
Mexican photographer
and author.
-His novel, Pedro
Paramo, written in
1955, was about a man
named Juan who
recently heard news of
his mother’s death. He
travels to her hometown
to meet with his father
and along this journey
comes across a ghost
town of sorts.
- This short novel has
become critically
acclaimed in inspiring a
Early Influences
whole new breed of Spotlight: Juan Rulfo
authors and writers.
3. -Gloria Anzaldua was a
noted scholar and leader
in Chicano cultural
theories.
-She has made multiple
contributions to the ideas
of feminism in addition to
Chicano studies.
-How to Tame the Wild
Tongue, focuses on
language and its
significance in
culture, and society. This
piece explores Chicano
Spanish and various
aspects of its impact and
meaning to society.
-Gloria Anzaldua died in
2004 due to complications
associated with diabetes.
Her writing and influence Chicano Voices I
continues to live on. May
she rest in peace. Spotlight: Gloria Anzaldua
4. -Octavio Paz was a
Mexican poet, writer,
and diplomat. He also
received a Nobel Piece
Prize for literature.
-His poem I Speak the
City, explores the
complexity of identity in
defining multiple levels
of the human struggle.
- I Speak the City, is a
truly compelling piece as
it becomes a bridge for
understanding.
Connecting inner
emotions with outer
surroundings and
Contemporary Mexican Voices
experiences. Spotlight: Octavio Paz
5. -Ruben Martinez is an
author, journalist, and
musician.
-His major work, Crossing
Over: A Mexican Family
on the Migrant
Trail, follows the story of
the Chavez family, and
their tragic attempts to
cross the border. This
book follows the stories of
other families as well.
- Martinez takes an
interesting approach to
this study in that he lives
with these families, he
hopes with these
families, and he longs just
as they do. But what they
ultimately find in their Chicano Voices II
journey for opportunity is
hardship, and racism.
Spotlight: Ruben Martinez
