lly combined Brave New World. I had never stopped to thinkabout what would be lost ethnically. At first it was disheartening to think of how muchwould be lost, but if that is what a parent wants for their children, then who am I tosecond guess? I’m curious to see how these factors play out in different parts of thecountry. New York is the cultural melting pot of the world (where else would you find somany different cultures rooted into society as you do in Manhattan), so I would assume Ihave a better idea of Latino culture than the average Joe living in Iowa. I would hope thatthe United States eventually mixes over completely with the cultures the world, givingeveryone insight into where they, their best friend, or even someone they know only inpassing can trace their roots back to. Not to mention the fact that typical whiteAmericans would be less ignorant of those we share this country with. The Latino heritage may not have been handed down directly to Dan, but whetherit is through the music he hears on the radio or the Puerto Rican day parade, in a countrylike ours he could never completely lose his heritage. As our society progresses and theLatino influence weaves its way further into mainstream America, future generations willgain a better sense of the culture. It is ironic to think that while a significant amount ofthe culture was never passed on to Dan, his children may have a better idea of where theycome from when they are eighteen than he does now. While that may be less ethnicidentity than many second generation Latinos, I’ve come to the conclusion that it reallyisn’t that bad. When someone immigrates to the United States, I’m sure they realize thattheir children will probably never fully grasp the life they leave behind. That’s exactlywhat it is, left behind. Anyone who wants to experience and learn of Puerto Rico can hopon a plane, and experience it firsthand. As long as there is a ...
