Mexican Whiteboy Sparknotes

The Power of Perspective: How One Book Transformed My View of the World In the book Mexican Whiteboy by Matt de la Pea, family and friendship are topics that go alongside culture and struggle. Most families have similar beliefs, races, and traditions. The majority of families are also united, however, in this book, it’s the opposite. This book allows readers to reconsider their perceptions of race, culture, and society. 16-year-old Danny Lopez is an outgoing guy who loves the game of baseball but is distracted by negative family affairs that go in the way of his success, which affects his physical and mental state. Danny would also get himself into trouble often, which is influenced by his family and living conditions. This book was able to …show more content…
Danny is one of the main characters in this book who goes through a plethora of obstacles throughout his childhood and teenage years. Danny is dealing with an internal conflict, torn between his Mexican heritage and belonging to Mexican and white communities. Growing up, Danny and his family were in a poor situation. In the beginning, Danny does not know why his dad left; he believes that his dad went back to Mexico because his son is part white, but in reality, he is in prison. Senior once told Danny and Uno about seeing his problem through the eyes of an outsider. One day Danny was playing with the neighborhood kids in the cul-de-sac when he first moved in: “Wonder what these people think of him. The new kid is in. The light-skinned kid is a snob. Wonder if any of them will be his friends this summer.” (18). This changed one of my perspectives on the world by understanding that we should appreciate what we have; everyone grows up in various backgrounds and statuses. Moreover, one of the most crucial things in a relationship is the ability to connect, talk, and listen, which does not work out with Danny and his