soooo themes.

Race
Fashion
... not sure ona third at the moment.

So one of the major issues in this book is obviously race. Race however can branch in a few directions. One that I really think is key is wrapped up in the character Levi. He can be related to things such as fashion or music ect. I just find Levi such an interesting character because he is so different than the rest of the family. He is matching what people see as the "typical" African American young male. His family is middle-class however he acts like he is from the Ghetto. I think it is interesting that Levi picked up an accent from a town his family doesnt live in. His Brooklyn accent stands out because no one else in the family speeks like he does. It is also key that Brooklyn isn't seen as one of the most wealthy areas in the world. This poor ghetto type area matches with Levi's personality and fashion. He fashion attire clearly is seen as odd from a prominently white neighborhood. He stands out and draws attnetion to himself. He wears his doo rag and baggy clothes. This sterotype of a typical african american child is a key to this book. Each child is going thorugh a different struggle with themselves, family, and society and I feel this is important.

ahhhh this is frusturating. I want to somehow incorporate that Levi's being sterotyped wrongly just because of his race and the way he dresses. People are scared of him not simply because he is african american, but more due to the fact of how he dresses and presents himself.


I cant find a quote... I give up... im to tired to this at the moment. I need a nap!