The N-word, in period pieces |
 Nov 21 2006, 07:01 PM
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In my english class we're currently reading To Kill a Mockingbird. If you didn't know, it's a novel based in the south in... the 30's or something. And they use the "N word" a lot. I was wondering if it offends you when you read stuff like that. I guess it makes the characters seem more realistic, but still.
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Nov 21 2006, 07:09 PM
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There's actually a book whose title IS the n-word which discusses the usage and history of the n-word.. it's an interesting book.
I'm not offended by the n-word in that context, because it's in keeping with the historical standpoint. |
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angel_revelation The N-word Nov 21 2006, 07:01 PM
xoxo_koala_kisses_ I'm not offended, really. The whole novel was ... Nov 21 2006, 07:04 PM My Cinderella. I'm not African American or anything but if th... Nov 21 2006, 07:05 PM peggysturr Well, I am not offended by it when I read To Kill ... Nov 22 2006, 10:30 PM gigiopolis Well, yeah, they use that word in To Kill A Mockin... Nov 22 2006, 11:07 PM hardxcoreL0VER I don't say it.
I hate it when other people sa... Nov 29 2006, 06:32 PM
Serendipity. QUOTE(hardxcoreL0VER @ Nov 29 2006, 3:32 ... Nov 29 2006, 06:53 PM Smoogrish It's okay, because it's in keeping with th... Nov 29 2006, 07:56 PM |
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