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aaa-anne
aaa-anne
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College - Sophomore

What is your reaction to the "Scent of Apples" story?

reaction only.. i need it badly..i dont have a book so dat i cnt do the reaction paper yet... thank u so much

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Posted by aaa-anne on Saturday January 31, 2009 at 2:29 AM and tagged with immigration blues, reaction, scent of apples.

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  1. troutmiller Teacher
    High School - 12th Grade

    eNotes Editor

    "The Scent of Apples" tells of the trials and struggles of the Filipino Americans and the rough times they faced when trying to make a living in America.  The jobs they had to take were low paying jobs that were often times demeaning and dirty.  One of the jobs was working in an orchard picking apples.  That's where the title came from.  The first group of immigrants brought to the United States was from the early 1900's up until about the mid 1930's.  They were brought her to work agriculturally. 

    As a reaction, this seems a lot like slavery.  However, they were paid and not "owned."  But to work for lower pay and to do such hard labor is dehumanizing.  These stories are frustrating to read and can be heartbreaking.  That era led up to the long period of discrimination that was to follow for many years. 

    Sources:
    http://www.enotes.com/immigration-blues/historical-context

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    Posted by troutmiller on Sunday February 1, 2009 at 10:00 AM