Sonny lives in the North during the late 50s while the setting of Battle Royal takes place during the 30s in the South, both navigate their own paths to manhood trying to defy the expectations set before them. ... The Ralph Ellison short story titled Battle Royal, is a great exemplary of this everyday struggle. ... In the quote above one can see that even the manner that a black person was spoken to was vulgar, and an as black person you had to know your place. ...

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He has a dream of becoming a great writer; therefore he works at Affairs Magazine. ... Anderson, the leader continued, that truly great writing is not about style. ... (pg.118) In this quote the author Mr. ... In this quote when Andre cries he is relieving all his hate and pain from him, in a way becoming a new born person. ... Skin color does not denote differences in knowledge, skills, abilities, expectations, motivational levels, or any other human characteristics. ...

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SECTION 1 - Short Answer 1) Ida B. Wells maintained her anti-lynching campaign throughout her life despite her constant fear of death by her oppressors. When the entire passage is taken into context, it explains her actions and the amazing courage that she possessed. "I felt that one had better die fighting against injustice than to die like a dog or rat in a trap. I had already determined to sell my life as dearly as possible if attacked. ...

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