The term identity encompasses a
variety of meanings according to a person’s way of thinking given that we’ve
all had different experiences in our life. As the writer Peter Roberts
expresses in the introduction of “The Roots of Caribbean Identity: Language,
Race and Ecology”, home refers to a psychological factor of attachment, and it
may be the place of one’s birth, place of residence or 'where the heart is'. Of
the book’s introduction, I liked what I thought that was extremely truthful, is
that the knowledge of identities and the distinguishing of cultural aspects is gained
through the communication with natives.
As for
me, Puerto Rico the country where I was born and grew up with my family is the
place that I identify myself with; the place I refer to as my home. Even though
my roots are African, Spanish and Taíno, and my country has been governed by Americans
for many years, I identify myself as being Puerto Rican, which is exactly that,
a unique mixture of all our roots.
Puerto Rico is a small island that has many beautiful features
not only to offer people who come to visit, but also to make it a great place
to live at! I’ve had the opportunity to live in both rural and urban areas of
the island. As to climate, since Puerto Rico is a small tropical island, no
matter if you find yourself in the south or north, it will be more or less the
same, which I love. In the rural area the environment is fresh, calm, and involves
more familiar unity. People share with one another more closely between
neighbors and friends. While life in the urban area, or the city, has more
going on. For example in the capital city, San Juan, since it has more things
you can do and attractions to visit, the key is to do as much as you can to
enjoy of Puerto Rico’s beauty!
Like very place in this world, not everything in the island
is as beautiful as its landscapes. For example, crime, which mainly involves
robbery, and for being a small island, it is considered high. I believe the
education offered is really good, considering that there are many
opportunities, financially and educationally, to become professionals. The economy
of the island is a poor one, though. I also think that our island have the
enough resources to be in good or better conditions, but we Puerto Ricans need
to work our land and with ourselves so we create a change and become a stronger
nation. Through history, politics have had a negative influence on us, on the
present, and on the success of the island. Therefore, I believe politicians,
governors, leaders of different political parties should unite for the improvement
of our island.
This and many other features are the ones that characterize
Puerto Rico, the reason why I identify with it and I am glad to call it my
homeland. Its language, art, history, food and its people are all unique; including
its variety of landscapes like blue-beaches, tropical rainforest, farmland, and
green mountains.
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