The Introduction by Spire deconstructs

The Introduction by Spire deconstructs

The Introduction by Spire deconstructs the writing styles of Alejandro Morales with additional information regarding his book Little Nation. It bears the concepts of aztlan, space, identity, and new forms of expression relevant to my life experiences and has room for improvement regarding research. They are comparable to the identifiable themes of violence, ownership, and culture.

The “Introduction” to the book Little Nation by Alejandro Morales bears various concepts like Aztan, Space, Identity, and New Forms of Expression. Firstly, Aztlan regards a spatial region and a probable enduring myth of cultural connotations ascribing to a likely mythical homeland for the American Southwest natives entailing the Chicano movement. It is an answer to the question of belonging for individuals whose ancestry lies within the region. Secondly, Space regards surrounding, whereby individuals’ ties to spatial dynamics defines them. It bears an individual to a global appeal from the relation from one’s feet to those between the ears and definition of individuals, respectively. Thirdly, Identity regards affinity to a specific aspect, whereby it destabilizes when border cracks space. Identity refers to the makeup of an individual. Lastly, New Forms of Expression regards alteration of literary technique when moving from one such project to the next bearing emerging ideologies. The latter entails aspiration towards innovative and artistic approaches.

The four concepts in the “Introduction” have relevance in my life experiences coupled with knowledge production. Firstly, Aztan comprehension has direct ties to my education that involves Chicana and Chicano Studies given description as the homeland for the Chicano movement. Understanding the concept will facilitate easier learning concerning the new course. Secondly, Space bears direct influence on affliction having transferred to a new institution thereby comprehending the provisions for the area. It offers a lens into how my new location defines me therefore I can get to understand myself vis-à-vis the institution. Thirdly, Identity draws a lens into self-comprehension regarding my make-up as an individual that transcends to comprehend a diversified population. Lastly, New Forms of Expression are relevant as they increase my knowledge of production. It offers a roadmap to creative and ideal styles of writing that are applicable to produce exemplary works.

“Introduction” written by Adam Spire deconstructs the table of contents of the subsequent short stories within Little Nation, thereby offering a platform to predict how the four conceptual trends may appear. The first story may involve the concept of Aztlan and Space given Spire states “the ancestors who knew this space (Aztlán) firsthand is implicit, with a focus on the vital connection to nature that was severed when indigenous culture was obliterated.” For the second short story, Identity is the major theme with Spine submitting that “the young narrator’s tender bond with his grandmother becomes tantamount to the family’s sense of belonging.” For the third story, the concept of Identity appears with Spine stating “the protagonists are French, their style is classical, their heritage is high culture, but their gardens, like their neighbors in the Simons brickyard, are distinctly Mexican.” The fourth story employs New Forms of Expression with Spine employs personification to depict marginalization. The last story factors the concept of Space with Spine places a land on Mexicans’ burial sites.

The four themes have a deep connection to the literary works of Alejandro Morales tackled in “Introduction”; however, room for improvement exists in further research that is of interest. Firstly, there is more to the Aztlan especially regarding the study of Chicana and Chicano that may assist me through my current program. Secondly, Space requires further research to make a tie of marginalization and locality. I would expect further research on the subject of spatial polarization drawing the adversities that lead to inequality. Thirdly, on the concept of Identity, I would expect further research to ascertain the provision that it destabilizes given the cracking of space. Issuing case examples to fortify the argument would bring into perspective the ideology. Lastly, the theme of New Forms of Expression may incur further research on other forms that are not directly linked in the “Introduction.” Different employable techniques and innovative styles may exist the author factors yet not mentioned.

Some key themes I identified in the reading include violence, ownership, and culture. The first concept involves the projection of violent acts with Spire stating “Retracing the violence back to Tenochtitlan in the sixteenth century, the collection begins with the disturbing story of a mother’s futile efforts to protect her family from the brutality of the Conquest.” The concept places readers at bay expecting the depiction of adversities from material ownership of land coupled with cultural inhibitions in dystopia. For the second concept, the story ancestral land comes into the limelight in the story of Mama Concha, a source of inspiration for the next generation as the subject passes on knowledge on its relevance. For the third theme, the storylines bear a cultural rendition from the afflictions of a people, to the traditions passed from one generation to the next, and the religious element in the story of “The Gardens of Versailles.”

The established concepts of violence, ownership, and culture, have explicit differences and intrinsic similarities to the themes of Aztan, Space, Identity, and New Forms of Expression. Firstly, Aztan and culture bear similarity in the former having ties with the Chicano movement while the latter deconstructing the Chicano culture. The concept of culture is however in-depth than Aztan citing the characteristics of the individuals with a bearing of their natural traditions. Additionally, the concept of culture has ties to the theme of new forms of expression given they both represent trending behavior. One can allude to the new innovative writing styles as a culture. Secondly, the concept of ownership and space have the similarity regarding surrounding. However, the former considers surrounding as an entity that is acquirable while the latter regards the aspect as defining of individuals. Lastly, the theme of violence is similar to the concept of identity, given violence explains a volatile character while identity explores the notion of make-up of an individual. The dissimilarity of the two regards the former as an act in itself.

The Introduction by Adam Spire demystifies Morales writing styles and storylines that depict the affliction of the Chicano. The insight bears the themes of Aztan, Space, Identity, and New Forms of Expression which are relevant to my life especially in the furthering of Chicano Studies. There is room for improvement on research on the four to add information regarding the subjects and fortify specific arguments. The mentioned themes have similarities and dissimilarities to the concepts of violence, ownership, and culture offering a different perspective to the provisions by Spire.