I would propose something similar to Reverend Jesse Jackson’s
like a box of assorted chocolates. A box of chocolate contains pieces with
different fillings and nuts. The different fillings represent different races
and cultures while the chocolate represents our human race as a whole. We may
be part of an array of races but in the end we are all unified as people. In my
opinion I like both metaphors that were proposed for American society. I think
the melting pot metaphor was used to remind us that even though our nation is
being filled with different races to not let that divide us or separate us into
different categories. The point was to prove unity and color blindness. At the same time I understand how others may
criticize that and propose the quilt reference as a better metaphor. The quilt
metaphor is also a good one because it shows us that it is okay for us to see “color”
as long as we appreciate it. I like both metaphors and I appreciate the
positive message they are trying to send regarding our American society.
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