This paper discusses the work of two Mexican American authors, Jose A. Villerreal and Richard Vazquez, using "Pocho" by Villarreal and "Chicano" by Vazquez as the focus for discussion. Both authors describe the world of Mexican Americans and their social conditions, and both underscore the need for conserving their native culture and reject the stereotype of Mexicans as seen in other literature; differences, however, are noted in their work. Included in this discussion are remarks on naturalism and cultural conflict. (VM)