Vargas writes about "passing" himself off as an American, which comprises the majority of the book.
After immersing himself in American culture to appear American, Vargas befriends people in his community, including adults, who are white and whom he considers his adopted family. He eventually confides in them and they support his efforts to succeed in life despite his undocumented status. Even strangers help. He writes "All these Americans - all these strangers, all across the country- have allowed people like me to pass" (p. 96).
In these instances, why do people support and help Vargas? What would you do in this situation?
After immersing himself in American culture to appear American, Vargas befriends people in his community, including adults, who are white and whom he considers his adopted family. He eventually confides in them and they support his efforts to succeed in life despite his undocumented status. Even strangers help. He writes "All these Americans - all these strangers, all across the country- have allowed people like me to pass" (p. 96).
In these instances, why do people support and help Vargas? What would you do in this situation?