CARMEN QUEZADA

1. HER ROOTS

1.1. poor

1.1.1. lived in a one-bedroom apartment

1.2. family worked hard

1.2.1. picked cotton

1.2.2. dad contractor

1.3. Her roots made her strong

2. HER PROBLEMS

2.1. her 1st boss didn't respect her

2.2. has forgotten her Spanish

2.3. brings up her children alone

2.4. identity problem?

3. The Idea of PROGRESS-SPACES & EXCHANGES

3.1. Immigration+The American Dream

3.2. sucess by working hard

3.3. have a better life

4. WHO SHE IS

4.1. Hispanic

4.1.1. Mexican-American origins

4.2. 25

4.3. 2 children

4.4. single mother

5. HER WORK

5.1. left her 1st job-receptionist

5.1.1. belting company

5.2. 2nd job-bilingual secretary

5.2.1. international trade

5.3. studies at night school

6. HER PERSONALITY

6.1. proud

6.2. pretentious/big-headed?

6.3. strong

6.4. tough

6.5. ambitious

6.6. positive attitude

6.7. hard-working

6.8. determined

7. HER LOOKS

7.1. "not bad"

7.2. professional image

7.3. beautiful