Monday, March 9, 2009

Wetback

This video was a really good example of showing what really happens when people cross borders illegally. One thing I noticed was the difference in the two men who were crossing. One of them, Nayo, was more tired and always thinking about his friends and family, while the other, Milton, was feeling fine and was eager to keep moving and get a better life in Canada.
Comparing these men to the girls in Ask Me No Questions, I think Nayo is more like Nadira. They are both thinking about the worst-case scenario, and are worried about family and friends. Milton and Aisha are both the leaders who are strong and eager to get to their destination.
Milton and Aisha seem to be the people who are confident in themselves and the journeys ahead of them. They feel prepared for what could happen, and try to focus on the better possibilities.
Nayo and Nadira, on the other hand, seem less confident. Nayo was calling his mother often, and Nadira is always worried about her parents. They are following Milton and Aisha because they aren't sure where exactly to go next.
The book and movie are both good examples of how people cross the border and what it takes to change from the follower to a confident leader.

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