Once Upon a Quinceañera (Post Two)

Once Upon a Quinceañera # 2

By: Julia Alvarez

Quote 1: “I did not know that I was about to enter a world of fairy godmothers, smart female teachers who would provide me not with what was lost forever-roots, belongingness, safety-but what a craft in which to sail and a grand narrative of adventure.” –Julia Alvarez, page 52

Significance: I picked this quote for many reasons. It really struck out at me. The way the words were put and it’s sort of saying that someone is entering a world that is so different. It seems like Julia Alvarez isn’t used to that world. I think she's also saying it for immigrants who aren't used to used to America yet. I think it must be hard for them.

I think this quote relates to me. If I was right about the world thing, I always feel like I’m in a different world. Also it seems like something I would say. I say a lot of things like that. I sometimes am not used to something, and an immigrant is probably not used to our world.

Question One: Does it take you awhile to get used to things?

Quote 2: “They use your money to make money.” –Sunita, page 64

Significance: I picked this quote because it’s true. People do get money off of other people. I’ve seen it happen, so it’s true. It sort of says that many Hispanics had a hard time with money. I also thought it was quite interesting, the way the words were put.

This quote interested me. Usually, if someone were being used, they wouldn’t know it. So I thought it was interesting that someone told someone they were being used. It’s sad when people are being used. It has happened to me before, it's sad. Also that the fact immigrants had a hard time with money, that makes me sad that they were used.

Question Two: Have you ever felt that you have been used for something?