Laurence Yep Conclusion

The authors of the four memoirs overcame their childhood obstacles by going through an emotional and thought changing experience. Gary Soto accepted his family’s history of working in the fields. Laurence Yep had a self-esteem boosting experience with his father. Barack Obama had his father speak to him at his class. Julia Alvarez realized she was moving for her family’s safety. The authors of memoirs describe overcoming their obstacles to teach readers that anything is conquerable. Gary Soto accepted his work in the fields. One piece of evidence that supports this is when he said, “I’d rather wear old clothes and stoop like a Mexican.” This shows that Gary Soto finds the work degrading and humiliating and wants to find a new and better

One piece of evidence that supports this is when Laurence Yep says, “ I felt real love and assurance in that embrace.” This quote shows that Laurence Yep feels loved and accepted by his father and that he finally feels like his father is proud to have him as his son. Another piece of evidence that supports this is when Laurence Yep says, “I was walking when I realized he had said ‘our.’” This shows that Laurence feels like he is a part in his father’s life and was a vital part in his achievement. A final piece of evidence that supports this is when Laurence Yep says, “We remained in companionable silence.” This shows that Laurence Yep feels like his father’s companion and a vital part in this operation. Laurence Yep’s conflict supports my thesis because he had realized he is an important part in his father’s

One piece of evidence that supports this is when Obama says, “The ruddy faced boy who asked about cannibalism said, ‘Your dad is pretty cool.’” This shows that Obama’s classmates admire him and his father for their heritage. Another piece of evidence that supports this is when the text said, “You’ve got a pretty impressive father.” This shows that Barack is respected for where he comes from by his peers. One final piece of evidence that supports this is when Obama says, “Her face showed only a look of simple satisfaction.” This shows that even the person who Barack humiliated still respects him for his heritage. This author’s conflict relates to my thesis because Obama’s way of thinking of himself and what his classmates think changed when his father came to speak with the