... , he will still recognize himself as Puerto Rican or solely Hispanic. In regards to assimilation, both students agreed the most challenging aspect about moving to the states was the language barrier. Being a territory of the United States, the students did have a significant amount of training in English; however, not everyone speaks textbook perfect English. They needed to get used to all ... ...

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... a basic standpoint, the appearance of the Spanish language in the novel is used as a way to directly separate the Mexicans from the American protagonists. Spanish is not just a literal language barrier, the Spanish words spoken are very clean and direct, they are implied to be understood even if never stated, yet this understanding goes unspoken, only responded upon with a physical action ... ...

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