In a well-developed, analytical open-response, analyze how the following text, from the same period, treats the similar theme, money equating to happiness, that is present in The Great Gatsby. Be sure to use at least 2 pieces of textual evidence to support your response. Your responses should be well thought out, thoroughly developed, and clearly exhibit your understanding of the time period.

Read the excerpt from “take the tortillas out of your poetry.” i do not believe we should have to leave out the crucial elements of our language and culture to contribute to american literature, but, unfortunately, this is a conclusion i am forced to reach. i have been writing for a quarter century, and have been a published author for eighteen years. as a writer, i was part of the chicano movement which created a new literature in this country. which type of rhetoric is used most in the excerpt to convince readers that anaya’s conclusion is accurate? an appeal based on emotion an appeal based on logic an appeal based on the author’s character an appeal based on the author’s feelings