We also read, reviewed and explored the first chapter of Toni Morrison's A Mercy. The are several audio clips of the first chapters of A Mercy and an introduction of book on NPR's (National Public Radio) website.
Our class discussion considered four aspects of the reading.
- Who is the protagonist of the novel, inclusive of a character description, thoughts and actions?
- What is her ancestry, nationality, ethnicity, cultural affiliations, and race?
- List three interesting observations about the protagonist.
- Consider how these observations confirm, challenge or complicate your previous conceptions of and previous narratives concerning African Americans in the United States, particularly the colonial period.
If you have further considerations about the reading or want to add to the discussion, please post.
Yours truly,
Dr. Hill
