Melting Pot Ap Lang Final
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Melting Pot
America has always been a place defined by immigration and cultural diversity. Sonia Sotomayor, a US Supreme Court justice and "Neyorkican”, shares what it means to be an immigrant-born child. She highlights the cultural and objective definition while all tying it back to her overall theme of a melting pot.
Sonia begins her speech with her parent's immigration story. However, she only briefly mentions it for her real identity comes from her “ shared experiences and traditions.” This identity is marked by food and song. Sonia mentions many cultural dishes and practices such as “mucho platos de arroz, gandules y pernil” ect. These cultural icons are what make her identity Latina, not the fact that her parents immigrated. Doing this shows her listeners that cultural identity is not based on geographical/ intellectual definitions.
Sonia shows this by saying that if she chose a different major she would maybe describe Latino identity as ‘ cultures populated or colonized by Spain who maintained or adopted Spanish.” Yet, this description doesn’t explain what that culture is and the feelings that come with it. Sonia is an American by nationality however, she is also a Latina, her culture is what defines her as that.
After her description of what it means to be a “Newyorkican” she ties it all into one single point. This point being of “the melting pot and the salad bow.” Sonia uses all her previously mentioned pride of culture and individuality and explains how we all have this, yet still decide to ignore each other and live as one separated society. She wants to change this by highlighting each other's culture but still living in one interwoven society. Sonia's use of her own culture as an example to tie into a greater society is an incredible way to connect to audiences and make them feel her point on a deep, emotional level.
Added January 16, 2025 at 4:33pm
by 2025 Nathan Dickman
Title: Sotomayor revised essay
America has always been a place defined by immigration and cultural diversity. Sonia Sotomayor, a US Supreme Court justice and "Neyorkican”, shares what it means to be an immigrant-born child. She highlights the cultural and objective definition while all tying it back to her overall theme of a melting pot.
Sonia begins her speech with her parent's immigration story. However, she only briefly mentions it for her real identity comes from her “ shared experiences and traditions.” This identity is marked by food and song. Sonia mentions many cultural dishes and practices such as “mucho platos de arroz, gandules y pernil” ect. These cultural icons are what make her identity Latina, not the fact that her parents immigrated. Doing this shows her listeners that cultural identity is not based on geographical/ intellectual definitions.
Sonia shows this by saying that if she chose a different major she would maybe describe Latino identity as ‘ cultures populated or colonized by Spain who maintained or adopted Spanish.” Yet, this description doesn’t explain what that culture is and the feelings that come with it. Sonia is an American by nationality however, she is also a Latina, her culture is what defines her as that. We see this through her upbringing, family traditions, and the culture she was raised in.
After her description of what it means to be a “Newyorkican” she ties it all into one single point. This point being of “the melting pot and the salad bow.” Sonia uses all her previously mentioned pride in culture and individuality and explains how we all have this, yet still decide to ignore each other and live as one separate society. She wants to change this by highlighting each other's culture but still living in one interwoven society. Sonia's use of her own culture as an example to tie into a greater society is an incredible way to connect to audiences and make them feel her point on a deep, emotional level.
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Your response to the prompt does well in laying out Sonia Sotomayor’s message and the rhetorical choices she uses to convey it. You clearly identify her focus on cultural identity, using food and music as symbols to express her Latina heritage. Your thesis effectively captures the essence of Sotomayor’s message by highlighting the “melting pot” theme and her desire to embrace diversity while fostering unity. However, to enhance your analysis, consider delving deeper into how these rhetorical choices specifically affect the audience’s understanding and emotional response.
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You did a great job of weaving evidence from Sotomayor’s speech into your analysis, especially when discussing her cultural identity. You highlighted how she uses specific cultural references, like “mucho platos de arroz, gandules y pernil,” to emphasize that identity is rooted in experiences and traditions rather than just immigration. This evidence supports your line of reasoning that Sotomayor’s identity transcends geographical definitions. However, you could strengthen your argument by explaining more deeply how these cultural elements impact the audience’s understanding of identity. Consider discussing the emotions or connections these cultural references evoke in the audience and how they serve Sotomayor’s rhetorical purpose. Would you like more feedback on your analysis of the “melting pot” analogy, the way you connected her personal and broader societal identity, or how you might enhance your use of evidence overall? Let me know which path you’d like to take, or suggest another area you’d like to explore.
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