The American Dream: Is the American Dream attainable for all immigrants? Does Esmeralda achieve the American Dream by the end of the book? If so, at what cost? The title of the book, When I Was Puerto Rican indicates that she no longer feels Puerto Rican. Does one have to assimilate or give up one’s culture in order to achieve the American Dream?

Read this sample thesis statement and answer the question: dr. king employs allusions in his “letter to birmingham jail” to the audience make connections. based on the thesis, what is the writers purpose for the essay? a. to show how allusion can the audience create information b. to show how allusion can the audience link information c. to show how allusion can the audience produce information d. to show how allusions can the audience understand information