The American Dream: a Puerto Rican Nightmare
Words: 718 Pages: 2 2864In Pedro Pietri’s evocative poem "Puerto Rican Obituary," the poet vividly depicts the harsh realities faced by Hispanic communities, particularly Puerto Ricans, living in Spanish Harlem, New York City. Through a masterful use of language and narrative, Pietri challenges the myth of the American Dream, revealing its dark side for those living under an oppressive societal structure. At the start of the poem, Pietri describes the inequities endured by hardworking Puerto Ricans, who consistently find themselves disadvantaged despite their relentless […]