52 pages 1 hour read

Nikki Grimes

Bronx Masquerade

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2002

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Essay Topics

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The format of Bronx Masquerade allows for multiple perspectives and voices. How do the ways the characters see and interact with each other impact the overall message of the text?

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Whiteness is mentioned throughout the book. Which character(s) provide a nuanced understanding of how whiteness operates in their life? How do they share that understanding, and to what effect?

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Gender bias and discrimination are featured in the stories of several characters (e.g., Devon, Lupe, and Chankara). What is the overall message about gender stereotypes? How is it conveyed?

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