Chicano Identity in Chicano Fiction

The essay explores Chicano identity through an analysis of two distinct texts: Tomás Rivera's ...And the Earth Did Not Devour Him and Richard Rodriguez's Hunger of Memory. It begins by examining the contextual differences between the works, followed by an exploration of the definitions of identity they present. The discussion delves into how each narrative articulates a quest for identity, ultimately questioning whether Chicano identity is cohesive or fragmented. This examination highlights the complexities of cultural identity within the Mexican-American experience.