Think about your perception of blacks in America before and after you read Beatty's novel. Also consider what race you are, and if you were a different race would you have had a different view.
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I don't think it shone either a positive or a negative light on black people or culture in America -- nor do I think it was intended to. Rather than criticizing or praising black culture, Beatty is portraying black people taking control of their own destinies, in whatever ways work for different individuals.
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Although there is a "mixed bag" effect, I believe "The Sellout" leaves more of negative light on blacks in America. I worked in an inner city hospital for much of my career which meant that I worked with blacks of many ages most of these were of modest incomes. I found most of the parents that I worked with were warm, caring and hard working individuals who wanted the same thing for their children that I wanted for mine. The satire in this book failed to adequately portray that quality that, for me, is very real.
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The story is about a small insular section of the country. It doesn't really put a positive or negative light on blacks in America. You can't judge the whole from one tiny dot. To me, it only shows that people - no matter what color - can be smart and can be stupid. Can be strong and can be weak. Can be honest and can be deceitful. Can look for the truth or hide from it.
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