Makina’s sense of the anglos
Makina first encounters an angry anglo rancher who shoots at them as Chucho drives her past the mountains. She comes into the glare of the violent U.S-Mexico border anarchy emanating from racism. Makina’s first experience with the anglo portrays the dangerous xenophobia of the white communities and the dangerous situations that immigrants face, “Ha! I see you crossing folks, the man said. And looks like now I caught you in the act…” (Herrera). Even the anglo city is full of unfriendly people who want nothing to do with foreigners. For Makina, the anglos do not want anything to do with the Mexican immigrants because they do not have the right of being in the U.S. Mexicans living in the United States take low-paying jobs. At the same time, the policemen’s actions reveal a high degree of racism against the Mexicans. Makina perceives the anglos as racists and self-centered individuals ready to exploit the Mexicans for their gains.
Makina’s sense of the Mexican immigrants Makina pays little attention to the economic appeal tied to migration and focuses more on the immigrant’s identity shifts to match their status. She observes that Mexicans living in the U.S.U.S.
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