This posting examines "Poncho" by Jose Villarreal in terms of culture and conflicts.

Is the culture presented in a positive way? Do the characters come to a constructive resolution of conflicts? Are the characters multidimensional?

"When I was Puerto Rican by Esmeralda Santiago"

1. Does the fact that Puerto Rico is a economically depended of the United States undermines the identity problem? 2. What traditions from Puerto Rican culture does Negi brings and adapts to the States?