In James Poniewozik's article Ugly, The American, he examines the effect of immigration on popular television and culture. He focuses on the popular television program, Ugly Betty in which a Latin American assistant for a fashion magazine gains success through "hard work" and "perseverance". He argues that the anti-immigration sentiment of many Americans is misguided since Betty embodies most good American qualities.
Poniewozik claims that immigrants bring other cultures into America for the better because it has happened in the past and it was embraced. He uses popular culture references like Ugly Betty and reality t.v. shows to provide evidence that Americans today need "new blood" to keep the country vitalized. I think, overall, this is not enough evidence to fully convince someone that immigration is a good thing for the country.
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Your analysis of this article is very well done. You talk about what the author claims and then analyze well what you think needs to be improved. Your thoughts that there is not enough evidence showing support of immigration are good because you do not feel he provides enough examples / support for his claim.
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