In life we face challenges that later define who we are. In The Color of Water, James McBride and his mother have very different experiences throughout their life because of racial prejudice. With their differing race, many disadvantages followed such as the privilege to find self identity in childhood. Through the lives of himself and his mother, McBride demonstrates how overcoming prejudice obstacles in life shape the person you become.
In his Juxtaposing texts, McBride discusses both their lives. Chapter 5 is the main passage where McBride’s mother Ruth has the most difficulty with her differing religion. Ruth grew up in Virginia as an Orthodox jew in a town full of christians. Because of their opposing beliefs she had a difficult
In his Juxtaposing texts, McBride discusses both their lives. Chapter 5 is the main passage where McBride’s mother Ruth has the most difficulty with her differing religion. Ruth grew up in Virginia as an Orthodox jew in a town full of christians. Because of their opposing beliefs she had a difficult