The play “Los Vendidos” by Luis Valdez accomplishes all elements set forth in his essay “The Actos.” The first element of Actos: Inspire the audience to social action, is accomplished throughout the play as Miss Jimenez describes the “perfect Mexican” for the administration. For example, she begins by requesting a “suave” Mexican that is “debonair and dark, but not too dark.” However, because he does not speak English, he is unacceptable. Miss Jimenez continues on to describe to Sancho the Mexican she is looking for, each time finding a reason the “model” is not the right fit. Ultimately, it is not until Sancho produces a “white” Mexican, one with white values and education, that Miss Jimenez is satisfied and ready to purchase. Not onl
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