effects of racism
Racism is the belief that one race is superior to others. To most people, race is characterized by the shade of color of one's skin, the texture and color of one's hair, the size of the lips, the shape of the eyes, the size of the brow and bridge of one's nose, and other such external features. Racial resentment is a powerful force. The story "The Sky Is Gray," by Ernest J. Gaines, is narrated by a small boy named James. At eight years of age, James goes to Bayonne to see a dentist with his mother. At such a young age, James starts to understand his mothers pride that she is constantly encouraging. Since his father left, being that he was called into the army, his mother is left with three children and in great poverty. In the story, her hard words and harsh judgement is pushed against the fact that she has been placed in a position were survival for her family is not always sure. She feels that she must teach her son how to take care of his family and to survive with dignity as a man. Later in the dentist's office, James watches a young, educated African American argue with an elder man, who looks like a preacher. The educated African American has no faith in religion but reacts in an extreme, self confident way that h
While on the journey she encounters a white hunter, who helps her out of a ditch, and laughs at her and tells her to go back home. When Phoenix finally reaches the town, she asks a white woman to tie her shoe and the woman agrees. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Prentice Hall, 2004. The young man wins the admiration of James, "When I grow up I want to be just like him" (Gaines 469). "The Sky Is Gray: Criticism" Short Stories for Students. e challenges their religious beliefs. "A Worn Path: Criticism" Short Stories for Students.
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