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Là où vont nos pères…

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A partir de l’album de Shaun Tan Là où vont nos pères, Margot et Lisa ont imaginé l’histoire de Pedro contraint de quitter l’Espagne et sa famille pour fuir le franquisme.
Dans cette vidéo elles lisent la lettre qu’il écrit à sa famille alors qu’il est encore sur le bateau qui l’emmène à Bordeaux.

Rosy

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                                                                            Crédit photo : CDIPerrier

   October2nd, 1894

My dear family,

     I arrived  at Ellis Island on the first of September 1894. During a long travel in the boat, the conditions were very crowded and uncomfortable. It was very hard for me, I slept in straw and the space was very small because we were a lot of people. But even if it was difficult, it was the only way to have a better life.

      I will never forget the first thing I saw when I arrived here, it was the Statue of Liberty, it was amazing! I believe in the American dream because I want to have a better life…a better future in the United States.

     Then, I was examined with other immigrants by two doctors. After the medical examination, we were asked questions by a clerk.

I felt lonely among all these people.

     During the first month in America, I worked in a factory on an assembly-line. Every night, I was very tired but it was the only way to earn money.

     Sometimes, before going to sleep, I am very homesick and I wonder how my life would be if I was still there. I miss you a lot that’s why I will send you many letters every month and once a month I will send you money.

Love,                                                                                          

Rosy

 

 

DECLOUX ANAIS/PHALIER MARLENE 2°8