Plot – points to discuss:
- Concert
Why is Kiki taking the whole family to the concert? What is her intention? What role does she have in the family? *“They must be united and strong.” (p. 61)
Comment on the discussion on blackness and ‘being street’ – Levi’s first articulation of his identity crisis (ROXBURY).
What do Kiki’s associations (while listening to the concert) imply about their family life and her emotions?
Comment on the character of Carl. How does Levi perceive him?
- Party
Comment on Levi’s meeting with Carlene (when returning from work).
What kind of reactions does Levi sense when walking down the streets? It hints at some racial problems. Elaborate.
Comment on Kiki’s and Carlene’s first meeting.
Why does Carlene’s statement - “Truth is in a face” (p. 96) – function as a foreshadowing?
Points to discuss:
1. account of events - chronological?
2. beginning - in medias res (the function of Jerome's emails)
3. structure - combination of action and lyrical descriptions
Allusions
drawings: summary of the plot
drawings: analysis of the plot
