Soul on Ice | Topics for Discussion & Projects

Soul on Ice Topics for Discussion

Explain the relationship between blacks and whites, men and women, and the upper and lower social classes, according to Cleaver.

What are "the mind" and "the body," according to Cleaver? Define the two with regard to rank and social class. Explain why the two envy each other.

What is "The Ogre." How does Cleaver submit to the draw of this monster? Explain why Cleaver's pin-up was ripped from his wall when other inmates were allowed their own. What was his reaction?

What landed Cleaver in prison? What does he say about his own spiral of misconduct with regard to murder?

How does Cleaver describe himself after his encounter with his attorney? How does this relationship go against the grain of typical inmate/attorney relationships?

Describe the conversation between "the Eunuchs" and "the Accused." Did "the Accused" react as Cleaver had expected? Do you think they would have begun the conversation had...
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