Although both pieces acknowledge the notion that society's perception on an individual may not coincide with their own perception of themselves, Kincaid urges that one must submit to the societal views, while Alexie illustrates that the individual can rebel against the suppression.
Alexie alludes to the concept that race will affect how you are perceived by others, but it does not dictate your life. The oppression as illustrated through various examples from the author's childhood, such as that Alexie had “fought with classmates on a daily basis” (Alexie, page 17) In this instance, Alexie’s classmates are continuously urging him to remain silent and conform to the community's idea that natives are stupid and uneducated. However, he refused
Alexie alludes to the concept that race will affect how you are perceived by others, but it does not dictate your life. The oppression as illustrated through various examples from the author's childhood, such as that Alexie had “fought with classmates on a daily basis” (Alexie, page 17) In this instance, Alexie’s classmates are continuously urging him to remain silent and conform to the community's idea that natives are stupid and uneducated. However, he refused