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McBride chose to tell his story in a looping manner with frequent shifts from past to present rather than telling it chronologically. Develop an essay explaining why the author made the sequencing choices he did and make an argument regarding whether you felt it was effective or
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• Some of the major themes in this novel deal with identity, coming of age, roots/heritage, race/ethnicity. Pick one of these themes to focus on in your paper.
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• Who is the main character in the novel – James McBride or his mother? Defend your choice.
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• Write a compare/contrast essay analyzing parallels and contradictions between the lives of James McBride and his mother.
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Essay Checklist:
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3 – 6-page essay (all text)
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Minimum two quotes from each source
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Proper citations for each quote
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Work Cited
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I would like my paper on the race/ethnicity