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“How It Feels to Be Colored Me” Discussion Questions

“How It Feels to Be Colored Me” Discussion Questions. What are some of the ways Hurston makes this more than just the story of a single individual?  How does it go beyond that?

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“How It Feels to Be Colored Me” Discussion Questions

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  1. “How It Feels to Be Colored Me” Discussion Questions • What are some of the ways Hurston makes this more than just the story of a single individual? How does it go beyond that? • In what ways do the author and her white friend react differently to the music at the New World Cabaret. What does this signify? • Describe the author's perspective of contrast between black and white approaches to achieving things in life. • What is the point she is trying to make in paragraph 17? Do you think she is right? Why or why not? • Recall a time someone made an assumption about you based upon the color of your skin. How did it make you feel? What did you do about it? • What role do you think race plays in today’s society?

  2. How you became you • Listen! • Now Write: Who are you? How did you become you? Who do you want to be? How will you get there?

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