Cultural Identity and Ethnicities’ Integrity Significance in Mora’s Poetry
This essay explores three poems from Pat Mora’s Chants—Elena, Legal Alien, and Bribe—to examine the complex experiences of Mexican American immigrants. Mora, known for her bilingual and bicultural style, highlights issues such as cultural dislocation, language barriers, identity struggles, and societal prejudice. At the same time, her work promotes unity and multicultural harmony. Through vivid imagery and personal narratives, Mora urges the preservation of heritage and the celebration of cultural diversity.
References
Mora, Pat. Chants. 2nd ed., Arte Público Press, 1994.
Ponciano, Cynthia, et al. “Attachment, Acculturative Stress, and Mental Health of Mexican Immigrants.” Counselling Psychology Quarterly, 2020, pp. 1–16., Web.
Pat Mora Books, Author Biography, and Reading Level. Scholastic. Web.
Reference
StudyCorgi. (2025, June 20). Cultural Identity and Ethnicities’ Integrity Significance in Mora’s Poetry. https://studycorgi.video/cultural-identity-and-ethnicities-integrity-significance-in-moras-poetry/