Jesus Was Crucified Analysis
Ms. Carolyn M. Rodgers’ “Jesus was Crucified”
Write a response to these brilliant authors in 40 to 60 words? Surely you jest. We will begin with Ms. Carolyn M. Rodgers’ “Jesus was Crucified”. Read it, and you will know who is narrating. The theme is inequality with an emphasis on the individual elements that led to, what I will refer to as, “the African-American state of mind”.
Evident is the hate toward white supremacy, the anger, and the acknowledgement that education and can breed the type of “crazi” that comes with awareness. Also evident is the recognition that organized resistance was looked upon as a “communist” (communist, in this context, meaning to go against established American government practices) plot to disrupt the Negro norm.
Revolution, being the touchy subject that it is, is often done hesitantly. “Mother’s” generation held out hope that prayer and faith would turn the tide in favor of equal rights; fearing that damnation was the price for hating whites. “Daughter’s generation was awakening to the fact that, …show more content…
Toni Cade Bambara’s “Raymond’s Run”
On the surface, “Raymond’s Run” seems like a children’s tale of schoolyard competition. If we look a little deeper we can uncover themes of equality and of going against the social norm. The racial lines are blurred as the narrator emphasizes a “may the best man (or woman) win” mentality. The narrator alludes to the fact that often the “winner” label is racially defined, and that any attempt to redefine said label would disrupt the social norm.
The narrator’s defiant attitude during early confrontation lays the groundwork for the underlying message to African-Americans; that despite what “they” may say, it is ok to be the best that you can be; even if it means outperforming a white rival. Indicative of the “Black Power” movement, by using a footrace, Raymond’s Run” illustrates the cry that African-Americans challenge traditional submissive thinking and assert themselves with their “best foot”
Write a response to these brilliant authors in 40 to 60 words? Surely you jest. We will begin with Ms. Carolyn M. Rodgers’ “Jesus was Crucified”. Read it, and you will know who is narrating. The theme is inequality with an emphasis on the individual elements that led to, what I will refer to as, “the African-American state of mind”.
Evident is the hate toward white supremacy, the anger, and the acknowledgement that education and can breed the type of “crazi” that comes with awareness. Also evident is the recognition that organized resistance was looked upon as a “communist” (communist, in this context, meaning to go against established American government practices) plot to disrupt the Negro norm.
Revolution, being the touchy subject that it is, is often done hesitantly. “Mother’s” generation held out hope that prayer and faith would turn the tide in favor of equal rights; fearing that damnation was the price for hating whites. “Daughter’s generation was awakening to the fact that, …show more content…
Toni Cade Bambara’s “Raymond’s Run”
On the surface, “Raymond’s Run” seems like a children’s tale of schoolyard competition. If we look a little deeper we can uncover themes of equality and of going against the social norm. The racial lines are blurred as the narrator emphasizes a “may the best man (or woman) win” mentality. The narrator alludes to the fact that often the “winner” label is racially defined, and that any attempt to redefine said label would disrupt the social norm.
The narrator’s defiant attitude during early confrontation lays the groundwork for the underlying message to African-Americans; that despite what “they” may say, it is ok to be the best that you can be; even if it means outperforming a white rival. Indicative of the “Black Power” movement, by using a footrace, Raymond’s Run” illustrates the cry that African-Americans challenge traditional submissive thinking and assert themselves with their “best foot”