Luis Valdezs Los Vendidos free essay sample

The purpose of this paper is to introduce and discuss the play Los Vendidos, by Luis Valdez and to also discuss Chicano literature. The paper discusses the theme of the play and various critics thoughts on the theme and meaning of the work. Luis Valdez writes about Chicano issues. He uses the play to point out the inhumanity of the people who hire Mexicans and how the administration ignores their problems. Critics have called it one of the most important Chicano plays ever to be written. Los Vendidos` (the Sellouts) takes place on Honest Sanchos Used Mexican Lot, a used car lot that supplies Mexicans to government workers who need token brown-skinned people to fill various roles. Miss JIM-enez is a secretary looking for a Mexican for Governor Regans office. Someone who will not stand out too much, but will show the Governor has a `brown-skinned` person on his staff. We will write a custom essay sample on Luis Valdezs Los Vendidos or any similar topic specifically for you Do Not WasteYour Time HIRE WRITER Only 13.90 / page Dark, but not too dark, and suave. `Beige, just the tone` (Valdez). He will be beige in his politics too, a `yes` man to the white politicians who keep him around so they look good.`