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Thursday, December 10, 2015

Homework: December 10


Hello Everyone!

For Homework: Read the section of text below.  Use your own experiences and the reading to answer the question that follows.

Mr. Raymond is a white man who chose to marry a black woman and have "mixed" children. He pretends to be a drunk so that the townspeople will have a way to more comfortably explain his behavior and life choices.

"When I come to town, […] if I weave a little and drink out of this sack, folks can say Dolphus Raymond's in the clutches of whiskey—that's why he won't change his ways. He can't help himself, that's why he lives the way he does.”

Level 1: Why does Ms. Raymond pretend to be drunk?  What is he trying to hide/make an excuse for? (Think about historical context)

Level 2: Why are Mr. Raymond's life choices considered a problem? 

Level 3: What are Mr. Raymond's life choices ?


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