Cultural Identity
... It is the characters quest to identify with their cultural identity. ... As a black man searching to connect with his cultural identity and his past, Gates became infuriated by the harsh treatments that black people were experiencing during the 1950s and 1960s. ... This scene depicts the awakenings of Gates・ perception of his cultural identity. ... Another writer who searches to connect with his cultural identity is Rudolfo Anaya. In his novel, Anaya・s explores the difficulty reconciling with conflicting cultural tradition. ... Anaya uses Antonio・s conflicts to explore the influence of culture in his identity. He suggests that a person can draw from several cultural traditions to create a more complex and adaptable identity. Frederick Douglass is another writer who wants to connect with his cultural identity. ... His pursuit to learn to read and write is largely in effect due to his low status and cultural identity. ... Martin illustrates in his novel, The Mind of Frederick Douglass, ：Frederick Douglass・s racial identity especially his roots and development was central to his life and thoughts； (Martin 3).