Black Like Me Short Essay - Answer Key

John Howard Griffin
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 128 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Black Like Me Short Essay - Answer Key

John Howard Griffin
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 128 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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1. What makes Griffin decide to become a black man?

Griffin decides to become a black man because is curious after reading about blacks and suicide rates. He decides that the only way to really understand black people is to become a black man and to be treated like a black man by whites.

2. Do other people support Griffin when he tells them about his project?

Griffin tells his wife, friends at Sepia magazine, and the FBI about his project. All of the people Griffin tells about his project are initially taken aback by what he wants to do, and warn him that it will not be easy or enjoyable, but support him and allow him to go ahead with it.

3. Describe Griffin's skin treatments in New Orleans.

To change his skin tone, Griffin uses a combination of techniques to darken his skin. He sees a doctor for oral medication to change his skin pigment, and sits under ultra violet lamps for long periods of time.

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