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In "The Color of Water" by James McBride, the quote "The segregation laws come as a complete surprise to Mommy" reflects the stonishment when she confronts the racial segregation laws in America.

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Choose at least one of the following social issues that were present in this reading chunk. Discuss how this social force was present in a characters life. (Your response should be at least 5-6 sentences).

Race/Ethnicity

When the book was written most schools had segregationist in the Midwestand and is shown in their life because they move to a new place where it is, but their mom tries to force them to go to the white school

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Find a quote in this chunk that stood out to you. Please also include a picture or GIF to further describe this quote. By age twelve i was traveling an hour and a half one way to junior high school by myself. 89

the author's journey to junior high school at the age of twelve, traveling alone for an hour and a half. It showcases the author's independence and resilience, navigating the challenges of commuting at such a young age. This experience likely shaped their character and instilled a sense of self-reliance

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Choose at least one of the following social issues that were present in this reading chunk. Discuss how this social force was present in a characters life. (Your response should be at least 5-6 sentences).

Race/Ethnicity Jews and Black people in the United States has shared struggles during the Civil Rights Movement. Many Jewish activists, inspired by their own history of discrimination, actively supported the fight for racial equality. Jewish leaders, such as Rabbi Abraham marched alongside prominent Black leaders like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. These collaborations helped strengthen the movement and fostered a sense of solidarity between the two communities. Despite some tensions and differences, the shared goal of combating racism brought Jews and Black people closer together during this pivotal era.

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1 What experiences do you share with the characters?
Im the oldest, and the fact that I just don’t care for school anymore or anything it has to teach me because I don’t find it important, besides financial algebra

2 In what ways is your family similar or different from those in the book? My family, because they come from a long line of minorities

3 What did you learn about a character or group of people that you have not personally experienced?  I’ve pretty much experienced everything besides traveling to school for that long.

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1Which of your personal experiences or memories is affecting your perceptions of the story? Being the oldest, I don’t really get his point of view, I know I’ll get the point of view of the oldest more than him being one of the youngest.

2 What was the work’s original intended audience? To what extent are you similar or different from that audience? He wrote the book to share his mother story and show the struggles of him and his mother.

3 How might readers in different time periods or of  different ages interpret the text? Which group are they through understanding more than anyone who hasn’t lived through it no matter.

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In what ways was this chunk a window or a mirror? Use the following questions to guide your response, but really we want to hear your personal thoughts and reactions to this chunk!

What experiences do you share with the characters?

stuff I share with them is having my mom lean on me with stuff and having to do more when I was younger for my little brothers

In what ways is your family similar or different from those in the book? My mom used to work all the time so I would take care of my brothers take them to school since I was the oldest that’s just one way were similar, I gotta save the rest

What did you learn about a character or group of people that you have not personally experienced?  I learn about how when Jews loved ones die they have several days of warning where they do nothing no lights on besides candles, and they mostly just read

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Find a quote in this chunk that stood out to you. Please also include a picture or GIF to further describe this quote it's describing a really tough experience with bullying it's not okay for anyone to use those kinds of hurtful names. If you're writing about this, you might be addressing issues like discrimination or the personal impact of prejudice. 40 ¨The kid called me Christ killer and Jew baby. That name stuck with me for a long time.¨

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Choose at least one of the following social issues that were present in this reading chunk. Discuss how this social force was present in a characters life. (Your response should be at least 5-6 sentences).

Race/Ethnicity

The race issues are seen in James McBride's own experiences. As a individual, James faces discrimination and prejudice from both black and white communities. he struggles to fit in with either racial group.

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In what ways was this chunk a window or a mirror? Use the following questions to guide your response, but really we want to hear your personal thoughts and reactions to this chunk!

What experiences do you share with the characters?

probably racism, but I’m in my own world to care but I can't sat what I want to say

In what ways is your family similar or different from those in the book?

I live with a lot of people, but no one there as much as he did that’s something that’s slightly similar

What did you learn about a character or group of people that you have not personally experienced? James McBride's  Was experiencing civilization from both African-Americans and white. Doesn't fit anywhere

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1 choose a significant event that occurs in your reading. What do you think the author's purpose was in telling that part of the story? In book talks about how Mom was sexually abused by her dad . the author was telling us this so we can understand what the Mom has gone through

2 What tone and mood are created at various parts of the work The author uses a sad tone talking about his mother pass with her father

3 How does the writer use paradox, irony, symbol, plot, characterization, and style to enhance the story? What effects are produced? Do any of these relate to one another or to any theme? The use of iron underscores Ruth's ability to endure and overcome the challenges she encounters throughout her life.

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1 How are class differences presented in the work? Are the characters aware or unaware of the economic and social forces that affect their lives?  The character see the difference because of your mom and white even though she tries to hide it and act like she’s African James McBride sees it when he’s going to the Jewish schools when they would call him name and the saying he could dance because he’s black