Black Like Me
by John Howard Griffin
Preface – November
8
Preface:
- What is the theme of this journal as
stated by JHG? Quote it
directly.
October
28:
- What is the true root of the conflict
between whites and blacks?
November
1:
- What detail do we learn about JHG that
makes his examination of color ironic?
November
2:
- How is JHG’s
skin darkened?
November
6:
- Why is the cliché that a light black man
is more trustworthy than the dark so harmful to African American
race?
November
7:
- How does JHG feel about his
transformation (there are a number of feelings)? Why does he feel this
way?
- Is the reaction of people previously
familiar with JHG one of contempt, kindness, or indifference? Explain.
November
8:
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Why is
sensuality important to the black man?
§
Why won’t
JHG allow gallantry to rule his decisions on the bus?
§
Who is
Sterling Williams?
§
When are
blacks and whites equal at the show shine stand?
§
Why are
conditions for blacks better in New Orleans?