Nottage Theme 4: OPEN TOPIC

You may select a topic of your choice and post about it.

Nottage Theme 3: GRIEF/LOSS

In Crumbs From the Table of Joy, many of the characters are dealing with issues of grief and loss. Consider how Sandra's death affects her family. Also examine Lily's loss of her personal self-worth and hope. You can also consider the loss of innocence that the daughters experience.

Nottage Theme 2--FAITH/RELIGION/POLITICS

In Crumbs From the Table of Joy, the characters have many things that they are passionate about. These "belief systems" influence the ways that they move about the world; the way the see the world; and how they make their decisions. Topics to consider: Communism; Father Divine and the Peace Mission Movement.

Nottage Theme 1--DISPLACED FAMILY

In Crumbs From the Table of Joy, the family undergoes many different issues that impact their family structure. How do these situations affect the characters? Consider migration, family tensions and parental/child roles.

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A Note About Posting

Please refer to the previous guidelines in reference to posting on the blog. Here are other considerations for the Wright blog posts:

• Choose ONE of the themes from either Wright’s Native Son or Black Boy.  
• Edit/revise/proof before you post.   
• You may comment on another student’s post; however, you must have your own ideas as well. 

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Richard Wright Theme 5--WHITENESS:

In Native Son and Black Boy, whiteness is represented on many different levels. What ways is whiteness presented as a positive or negative? What privilege is whiteness given? How do the characters benefit and/or suffer based on their whiteness? Make sure you select specific examples and explain their meaning.

Richard Wright Theme 4--RELIGION:

In Native Son and Black Boy, religion plays a role in how the main characters see the world. Identify the ways religion is embraced &/or rejected. Why is it (or is it) central to the plot?