Colson Whitehead’s novel illustrates the harsh realities of systemic racism through Elwood Curtis’s story, highlighting the brutality faced by Black boys at the Nickel Academy.
The Nickel Academy, depicted in Whitehead's narrative, acts as a microcosm of a broader societal issue, illustrating the impact of inflexible institutional structures on the lives of marginalized youths.
JD Jackson’s narration brings Whitehead's chilling prose to life, emphasizing the emotional gravity of Elwood's journey as he fights against the dehumanizing conditions at the Nickel Academy.
The narrative intertwines personal and historical trauma, with Whitehead drawing parallels to America’s legacy of racial violence, history that still resonates today, embodying the struggle for dignity and survival.
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