Intention

Raising awareness about the challenges Dreamers face

Jose Antonio Vargas’overall intention in “ ‘Dreamers’ Put Their Trust in DACA. What Now?” is to raise awareness about their situation.

Jose Antonio Vargas raises awareness about the challenges Dreamers face in the US through rhetorical questions and personal stories. For example, rhetorical questions and repetitions outline how their status limits Dreamers’ lives and the ability to pursue their dreams:

Can you tell your classmates that you can’t join the overseas choir trip because you don’t have a valid passport? (...)Can you tell a human resources manager that you can’t get a driver’s license because you don’t have a Social Security number? (ll. 9-12)

The story about how Dreamers questioned the DACA system indicates how they grew up to fear the government while also often struggling with money:

‘I don’t know if we should trust the government,’ one of the women said.
‘I don’t know, either,’ the other replied. ‘But I really want to work and help my mom pay rent.’ (ll. 5-6)

The writer’s own experiences with being an immigrant appeal to readers’ emotions and encourage them to relate to...