Paternostro explains the hardships that these women endure though out their lives. The only way to make a descent living in the country is to become a cabaret dancer or prostitution. She writes of their only two options with such emotion. The reader can truly feel their struggle. When the reader sees their pay (fifteen dollars) a month, it showers them with disbelief. One truly cannot fathom this idea. She speaks of the emotional break downs and discouragement. Directors that pinch their fat, make them feel un-pretty and lower their self esteem as well as shatter their dreams when their told they are not good enough. The authors detailed description

Paternostros’ emotional tone makes well with women readers. It is something that women can relate to more readily. Through out the article, the author throws out descriptive terms that play emotionally on women.

For example, Paternostro speaks about cabaret dancers being

Sylvia Paternostros’ use of simple sentence structure, descriptive sentences and emotional tone truly help the (mostly women) readers realize how lucky they are. As well as how much they take for granted for the lifestyle they live. All of these tones, styles and characteristics truly help the audience to relate and feel the struggle and pain of these girls. Mission accomplished!

Although these dancers are put down, the author describes the dedication and hunger to succeed in this choice of career. She speaks of one girl who “spent all night waiting for a bus to take her home, even after being mugged the night before.”

Clearly this is a detailed description of the attributes dancers must possess. It also tells of the young age girls must be to qualify. At such a young age, the dreams and hopes of these girls can be shattered in the blink of the eye. Cuban girls’ dreams are over, while an Americans’ is just beginning. If the reader looks deeply, this line possess emotional as well.

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