Nigger

Cody Boomer

Mr Carmichael

Contemporary Issues

30th November 2010

Cracker

The Book Nigger was a rattling big disappointment to me. It didnt really nominate me any much information than what I already knew and the information it did give was reiterate without the entire arrest. His argument was un sporting, as he neer really stated if he wanted to outlaw the racial slur or if he felt like it was entirely middling a rallying cry.

Kennedys writing style is very testy to me. Instead of the usual issue, then example of issue. Kennedy feels the need to give at least 10 examples per issue and then re-state the selfsame(prenominal) problem and give another 10 examples. His writing seemed to plainly be repetitive with the constant nagging and unclear thoughts throughout. When I read something I like it to be very clear and sacrifice a master(prenominal) focus. Maybe the book did have a main focus nevertheless it is hard to spell some 200 pages about a record.

The author of the book thought it would helpful to split the book into four main parts. The First part, The Protean N-Word, focuses of many of the different forms and reasons the black connection urinates upset when the word is used. He starts off in the period of Slavery and continues to the present; giving many examples of derogatory and perverting meaning of the word.



In this chapter he also explains how many multitude in the black community have tried through various ways to change the meaning behind the N-word. Whether it be through Hip-Hop or Standup Comedians talking about the word in their act. Even after reading this chapter I hushed can not help but say to myself oh well, its just a word, get over it I understand the word has been used and brought up as a verge of hidden hate, or one of the biggest put downs to someone who is black but in the Book, Kennedy gives examples of how the word is used as a term of endearment from black to black. In paragraph 105 Kennedy quotes Ice mental block saying When we call each other nigger it means no harm,... but if a white person uses...If you want to get a full essay, order it on our website: Ordercustompaper.com



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