“Genius. Norma is a mathematical genius.” In the late 40’s in New York, the intelligent were praised and followed, and the same happens to this day. As the story “Norma” by Sonia Sanchez tests the reader’s view of seeing different perspectives, we learn that what you plan isn’t always executed in that same way. The story begins at George Washington High School, where we learn that the main character, Sonia, is a common, shy, and underconfident girl who has trouble with her math homework. At home, her family does not give her the time she needs to be able to complete the homework, and they only recommend her to go and talk to her teacher. That’s what they are there for, right? The next day, she bravely goes up and asks Mr. Castor how to factor
