How It Feels to Be Colored Me
An analogy is a comparison using one thing or idea to make sense of another. Look at the analogy in lines 105-116. What is being compared? Be sure to explain each part of the analogy, including the colored bags, the "Great Stuffer of Bags," and the bags' contents.
A bag of random items and a wall Colored Bags: different peoples/races Great Stuffer: god Contents: qualities and characteristics of different people The outside doesn't matter, we are all the same more or less inside
In Hurston's description, what kind of community was Eatonville?
Exclusively POC Village , everyone knows everyone
What is Hurston's view on slavery?
Hurston feels unaffected by slavery Feels that it should be let go, it was "sixty years ago"
What effect is created by Hurston's use of rhetorical techniques to show how she belonged in Eatonville (line 30-31), to reveal her thoughts at Barnard (lines 64-67), and to emphasize her connection with jazz (lines 68-85)?
It ties Hurston into the story and reveals how her surroundings, experiences, and culture shape her identity
Judging from the anecdotes Hurston includes in her essay, what experiences and traits does she consider distinctively African-American? Support your answer with details.
Jazz, empowerment, freedom, strength, endurance
What was the big change Hurston experienced at age 13?
She was sent to school in Jacksonville
What is the main idea of the essay? In what ways does race shape Hurston's sense of identity?
To not let challenges or societal walls hold you back Race makes Hurston feel empowered and strong
