What does Richard's mother say matters to the "los gringos"--Americans in "Complexion"?

His Mother believes that looks is what matters to Americans and because Richard had black skin, she worries that he will be harshly judged.

Explanation:

In "Hunger of memory" by Richard Rodriguez, His mother worries that Richard would be judged harshly because of his dark skin, she has the opinion that looks is what matters to Americans. In Richard's memories from childhood where his mother would react angrily to his dark skin caused by the sun.

His mother told him he was careless and reprimanded him by telling him "you know how important looks are in this country. with los gringos looks are all that they judge on." They are from Mexican ancestry and Him and his older sister were the only dark complexioned ones in the family. Richard experienced a handful of name-calling incidents which made him sensitive to the "connection between dark skin and poverty."

pre-writing

why we feel good, or better, when we laugh?

is there a scientific explanation for this to happen?

which are the sources?

rough draft

laughter has a way of instantly connecting people and is one of the most basic and fundamental ways in which we communicate as human beings.

newport academy: endorphins reduce stress and strength social connections.

they combat anxiety and depression.

final draft

we know that when we laugh we feel better; when something is making us laugh it means we thought it was funny at some point, even if it was not meant that way. what we know is that it made us feel good. that is something we all can realize easily, but is it a chemical explanation for it to happen? of course there

according to joe bluett, laughter has a way of instantly connecting people and is one of the most basic and fundamental ways in which we communicate as human beings. also, he says that laughter can increase confidence, self-esteem, creativity, positivity and resilience, bringing positive changes to all aspects of our lives.

the newport academy says that, when we laugh, we release endorphins and that makes our body feel instantly relieved from tension and worry. endorphins also reduce stress and strength social connections.

therefor, laughter is the best to combat anxiety and depression.