The Reading by Rodriguez 'Workers': The Perception of Becoming Someone else

The Reading by Rodriguez "Workers"
The Perception of Becoming Someone else
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In the present society, There are many people who feel unappreciated, lost or even downright repulsive. Others just give in and allow themselves to be abused or forgotten just because they have failed to appreciate themselves and wished that they were like someone else. Each person should appreciate the way he she is and not try to becoming someone else. Life is a game of chance and each has the same chance of opportunities.
“Workers” is a story written by Rodriquez concerning how he had wished to find a decent job but was unable to do so. Consequently, he opts to perform manual jobs that are typical of the low and middle class population in spite of his dislike to these kinds of jobs (270). His other reason for engaging in the job is to make himself busy during the summer break. While as a construction worker, he comes face to face to the reality of the matter on how such workers suffer so hard just to make a living. Furthermore, the workers are darkened by the scorching sun and their skin color could not be identified yet they go on working (272). Rodriguez realizes that most Of these workers were not typical Americans but Mexican Americans. He explains that the reason why he doesn’t want this kind of life is that these workers could not think of having a vacation or good accommodation in nice places owing to the kind of wages they received (274).
It is really important for an individual to take pride in whatever role he or she lands in any particular moment. There are many people who work just because they have to work or they want to acquire some money to survive...