This story aptly reflects thoughts that were prevalent in the 1960s, which was a decade of great social change. Could it take place now? Explain your answer.
Compare Sylvia and Sugar. How are they alike? How are they different? Which child do you think is most affected by the events of the day? Why do you think as you do?
Conduct research to find out more about the Black Power movement. Do you think Miss Moore ascribes to the beliefs of this movement? Why or why not?
Think about present-day society and the inequalities inherent in it. What groups of people do you think suffer from economic inequities? From social inequities?
Miss.....
This is a free excerpt of 111 words. This section contains 221 words. This
study guide contains 16,335 words (approx. 54 pages at 300
words per page).
Read the rest of this Literature Guide with our The Lesson Access Pass.