Theses and Dissertations - UTB/UTPA
Date of Award
5-2010
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
Department
Creative Writing
First Advisor
Dr. Steven P. Schneider
Second Advisor
Dr. Marci R. McMahon
Third Advisor
Dr. Elvia Ardalani
Abstract
This project is a collection of pocho poetry. The poems in my collection emphasize my identity as pocho. The term “pocho” is often used as a derogatory term describing a Mexican American who has lost the ability to speak Spanish. I recontextualize the border pocho as an occupant of two nationalities, as well as several social classes. Along with poets who identify themselves as Chicano/a, I am inspired by family and acquaintances who self identify as Chicano/a, Hispanic, Mexican American, or Mexican. I believe the Rio Grande Valley of South Texas is a unique enclave influenced by its people, landscape, and language. My poetry incorporates family life, growing up in Alton, and talking mocho.
Granting Institution
University of Texas-Pan American
Comments
Copyright 2010 Isaac Chavarría. All Rights Reserved.
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