The Crystal Frontier By Carlos Fuentes - 1438 Words

In The Crystal Frontier, Carlos Fuentes presents two of his main characters in much a similar fashion; in Spoils, we find Dionisio is a world-renowned chef and cuisine connoisseur, and also a fervent critic of American cuisine and culture. Dionisio believes that through his country’s chromosomal imperialism, Mexico will be able to solidify its sphere of influence in America; however, when he travels to the United States, he indulges in the same institutions that he ridicules when he lives in Mexico. Similarly, in Pain we encounter the young and aspiring doctor, Juan Zamora. Zamora is an ambitious student who travels to the United States to further his education and learns that successful networking is the way to get ahead in American society. Zamora and Dionisio are both functions of their environment. When they are living in America, they are exhibiting an innate interconnectedness with society, and when they live in Mexico—quite the opposite; Zamora and Dionisio displ ay traditional attributes which are stereotypical to that of the Mexican who lives in solitude. This essay will seek to dissect each character and describe how each utilizes his own respective â€Å"Mexican Mask† to acquire what he truly desires, and it will describe how each character’s personality fluctuates simply due to where he is geographically located. Dionisio believes that through Mexico’s â€Å"chromosomal imperialism† his country will endure and even spread its cultural influence in the United StatesShow MoreRelatedEssay about A Brief Biography of Carlos Fuentes2146 Words   |  9 PagesCarlos Fuentes Who was Carlos Fuentes? Carlos Fuentes was one of the most recognized Mexican writers. Fuentes most distinguished by his talent of writing about countries, for his strength, passion of writing, and for the great person he was. Fuentes left a legend in the Mexican and Latin children. His father Rafael Fuentes Boettiger and mother Bertha Macias Rivas. Fuentes father was a Mexican diplomat and Representative of Mexico. His father became the Mexican Embassy in Washington, D. C. BetweenRead MoreCrucial To Understanding The Appeal Of A Multi-National1714 Words   |  7 Pagespopulation as a whole. Numerous accounts of the increased information flow are evident in the writings of Carlos Fuentes in his novel The Crystal Frontier, which is a collection of stories featuring many of the same characters that tell of border zone events and the effects of industrialization on both cultures. The interaction between the two cultures and citizenry is highlighted by Fuentes in the opening of the fifth chapter with the observation that â€Å"[†¦] the early bird catches the worm, especiallyRead MoreThe Impact Of The North American Free Trade Agreement1501 Words   |  7 PagesEvolution she states how â€Å"The United States is also Mexico’s major source of foreign direct investment in manufacturing and services.† (Hamilton 258) these investments are what lead to a stronger dependence to the US. In the novel, The Crystal Frontier author Carlos Fuentes depicts the life of a successful businessman that is benefiting off these investments while we see how women and everyon e who works in these factories to been seen as disposable and replaceable since so many other would take their