The first paragraphs of the passages "Princes of Norwalk," by Ruben Martinez and "The Harvest Gypsies," by John Steinbeck both insightfully portray the difficulties of migrant workers in North America. It is apparent that both authors sympathize the obstacles that these workers face by their vivid descriptions of the nomadic, laboring lifestyles. Although both passages touch on similar topics, an overall contrast in the authors choice of description, manner of speaking, and the degree of personal connection show us that these passages were written for separate purposes.

Dissimilarities in the author's depictions tell us that the they may have each been aiming for a different over-all effect. Martinez noticeably illustrates a more modern society and industrialized time. For example, he speaks of the "surreal commercial islands glowing Mcdonald's yellow", while Steinbeck on the other hand, takes more concern in dealing with natural surrounding as he described the "heavy...