Injustice

Wilkinson’s exploration of the theme of injustice is rich in this story. The main way in which Wilkinson explores this theme is through exploring concepts and events related to racism and racial injustice. Wilkinson uses the protagonist’s narration, interactions with other characters, and plot events to demonstrate clear issues regarding racial injustice in modern society that have been allowed to grow throughout history due to indifference and racism.

The protagonist’s narration serves to give the reader insight about the issues of racial injustice from the perspective of a black woman in the United States. Throughout the story, the narrator reflects on the history of racial injustice, such as on paragraph 32. The fact that the protagonist narrates the story means that the reader is able to understand the protagonist’s thoughts on a deeper level, because the descriptions of racial injustice are run through...