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Assignment: The book is called between the world and me
Question: Three posts required: your original post replying to these questions on pages 127-155. Remember to use a quote or two in each #question in order to back up your answers, with signal phrases (Coates writes, etc.).
1. What do we learn during Coates' visit to Prince Jones' mother (as an investigative journalist)? Describe what we learn about Prince Jones' mother - what do you find surprising or interesting about her biography?
2. What do we learn about Prince Jones and his relationship with his mother? What unique opportunities did Prince Jones have? How does Coates feel about these "investments" in him? How do you think that Coates ends up impacted by this interview/visit?
3. What does Coates argue here about "not believing in the Dreamers"? What do you think he means by that?
4. There's a scene of joy that Coates depicts here. What is it? Use this scene to reflect on the emotions of fear vs. joy that Coates depicts. Can joy counteract fear, in your viewpoint? Is joy possible in a world filled with suffering?
5. Examine the last page, the passage with sentences beginning "Struggle..." What is he trying to tell his son? Go back to Michelle Alexander's essay and her hesitations about Coates' book. Based on his ending