What Is The Journey Of The American Dream Essay

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This story is based on the journey of two immigrants from Mexico. Jorge started his journey from Oaxaca City, Oaxaca and Ivan began his journey from Acapulco, Guerrero which is just north of Oaxaca. The cities are situated in the southwest region of Mexico, right off the Pacific Ocean. During the 1950s and 1960s, Acapulco was a popular vacation destination for Americans. Oaxaca was also popular among tourist, however, this state is known for its indigenous cultures. Both cities have seen a declined in tourism over the years due to the increased number of violent outbreaks. Surprising neither Jorge nor Ivan fled to the United States, leaving their families behind because of violence.

Jorge and Ivan have similar stories. No mention of violence and neither directly mentioned they left Mexico for economic reasons. Yet, they both had the goal of working in the United States to send money back to help support the family they left behind. According to Jorge, a large percentage of males from his …show more content…

In short, they will have better lives, living the “American Dream”.

Jorge is 30 years old and started his journey to the United States when he turned 14. Ivan started his journey much later at the age of 30. Ivan is what I would call a “newbie” he has lived in the United States for a total of 4-5 years. Jorge and Ivan came to the U.S. because they had a sibling living in the U.S. Both came to the U.S. with the intent to work to send money back to Mexico. Neither had plans for college or anything like that.

Jorge’s family and friends were not educated so he felt the only way he could make it to the U.S. was by entering illegally. Jorge and Ivan both crossed the Tijuana border. Their journey seemed to be more of an adventure rather than a frightening or scary experience in their life. Jorge waited for hours at his sister’s home in Tijuana to be picked up by a

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