Before this talk, I had not heard much about the Dreamers or Dream Act. While listening to Esmeralda give her talk, it was clear what kind of conflict this situation would bring up. The Dreamers are a generation that came into America illegally as children and were at a disadvantage later on in life because of their status. While people have tried to change things to make it better for them, it has still been difficult for these children to have improved lives.
The part I found more interesting though, was the fact that the children did not like the term Dreamers. Originally, it sounds as though it would be a good name to go by. A dreamer is hoping for the best they can get out of life. But, the connotation that goes with it is not always this positive. Instead, the generation sees it as putting the blame on their parents and the fact that they caused them to have these issues when they are growing up. Most children are too young to remember or even understand what is going on when they come over. Therefore, they do not realize until much later on in life that they are not citizens and do not have the same opportunities as other citizens in this country. Through Esmeralda’s talk, I learned a lot about what exactly the Dream Act and Dreamers were and how they felt about their situation.