Metaphors In Enrique's Journey

Enrique’s Journey is the story of one young man’s odyssey. The importance of his story is that it does not only imply to Enrique but to immigrants that migrate each year. The way Enrique deals with his issues using perseverance and survival. Survivors, such as Enrique, must take sacrifices and strength to make it out alive. Nazario applies the elements of metaphors and symbolism to establish the theme of perseverance and survival. At 17, Enrique travels from Honduras through Mexico’s most violent states crossing the border into the U.S. due to his determination. As Enrique struggles to strive for his freedom, suspension builds tension on the readers. For example, Nazario creates a feeling of suspense each time Enrique gets closer to his