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Read “Two Names, Two Worlds,” by Jonathan Rodriguez
Rodríguez says, "I’m not the typical kid from suburbia, Nor am I a smooth Latin cat." Why does he say this and what does it reveal about the self-awareness to his own identity?
Answer:
Jonathan Rodríguez considers that his name reflects the duality of his identity, as he feels like a mix of cultures.
Step-by-step explanation:
Despite having been born in New York City and raised in Connecticut, he´s connected to his African, Taino, and Spanish heritage, his proud sense of being Dominican, as well as an American.
He´s realizing that his racial mixture is beautiful.