While I am not an immigrant myself my parents and older brothers are, so I feel like I also have to do more work to be a “true American.” This is because a lot of people refer me more as a Brazilian than an American. So the things I do could influence people’s opinions of Brazilians and immigrants as a whole. I also am similar to her because my parents English are not superb, so I had to learn to speak English the same way as Ana through books and watching children TV shows. I contrast with Ana because I do not face the problems she faces in terms of discrimination. People already assume negative things about Ana because of her skin color which I do not also receive. I have the liberty to freely go to friend’s houses without their parents not wanting me there which could be different for
While I am not an immigrant myself my parents and older brothers are, so I feel like I also have to do more work to be a “true American.” This is because a lot of people refer me more as a Brazilian than an American. So the things I do could influence people’s opinions of Brazilians and immigrants as a whole. I also am similar to her because my parents English are not superb, so I had to learn to speak English the same way as Ana through books and watching children TV shows. I contrast with Ana because I do not face the problems she faces in terms of discrimination. People already assume negative things about Ana because of her skin color which I do not also receive. I have the liberty to freely go to friend’s houses without their parents not wanting me there which could be different for