Identity, Community, and Voice

This chapter discusses the interplay of identity and community, focusing on the protagonist's experiences of belonging and estrangement. By drawing comparisons with characters from Wendell Berry's works and Camus' 'The Stranger,' the speakers explore the complexities of personal identity amidst cultural heritage. Furthermore, it examines the contributions of Harlem Renaissance writers in shaping black literary voices and the dynamic representation of their experiences in a historically oppressive context.