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After Jordan is arrested, Angel ask Gerald, “am I bad? Is Jordan going to get in trouble because of me?” (78) Where does this comment come from? What does this say about survivors of sexual assault?
How does masculinity and manhood function in the novel? How does Gerald’s understanding of masculinity shift and change throughout the novel? How does it differ from other men in the novel?
How does the novel challenge common stereotypes and assumptions about Black Americans?
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By Sharon M. Draper