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Golden Day
The ________ represents a microcosm of American society from a black perspective, and the shell- shocked veterans represent black men unable to function in the real world as a result of the brutal treatment received at the hands of racist whites.
Supercargo
________ not only literally carries his human cargo- the vets- from the hospital to the Golden Day each week; he also symbolizes the collective psychological burden or cargo (guilt, shame, pain, humiliation) of black men, which is why he invokes so much hatred.
The two chapters also challenge us to consider what is more normal
A bar in which crazy people, openly expressing their feelings, dare to challenge a corrupt system that denies them the right to lead dignified, productive lives; or a college that fosters and perpetuates the racist myth of white supremacy, while purporting to prepare its black students to become productive members of society
apprehensive
quick to understand
stroll
walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
welfare work
an organized activity to improve the condition of disadvantaged people in society
denounce
announce the termination of, as of treaties
unashamed
used of persons or their behavior; feeling no shame
dormitory
a large sleeping room containing several beds
gatepost
either of two posts that bound a gate
compulsion
an irrational motive for performing trivial or repetitive actions, even against your will
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