How has the multi-international relationships changed from the 19th century to the 21st century?
In the past people of different nationalities, cultures and backgrounds were forced to conceal how they express their emotions toward each other. They were scared to disobey the rules of society. One of the many things the 19th century lacks is diversity. As a result they were forced to live in a racist world. When looking at the 21st century, a person is able to see the open world and how free they have come to be. In The Color of Trouble, the main character, Kari, a black woman, is conflicted between the life that she wants to live with her Caucasian boyfriend, Jonathan, and the life that society wants for her. Since the relationship started on a difficult level, Jonathan felt the pressure of pleasing his family and he cheated on Kari with a Caucasian woman. The mistress, Sharon, was doing everything in her power to destroy the relationship. “Did you really think John was going to be satisfied with dark chocolate when he could have me?” was her question to Kari. (Davis, 2) This quote from Sharon shows the obstacles of them truly fighting to stay in the relationship. Sharon made it a point to clarify that their relationship was just based on sexual intimacy and nothing more. Besides trying to make the relationship work, Kari and Jonathan went their separate ways. We’ll see how they will make their way back to eachother.
Exploring the major difference between the 19th century and Today and how far we have come.
my reading
- The Color of Trouble by Dyanne Davis
- Navigating Interracial Borders by Erica Chito Childs
- Langhorn And Mary by Priscilla Stone Sharp
- Forbidden Fruit by Betty Deramus
Love has no race
new generation
1 comment:
Roledine I must say, after reading this post I have an interest in reading this book on my own. Your blog is very informative and clear in what you are saying. Also your first blog connects greatly with the focus you have given this blog. You simply gave a background to your book while addressing your overall topic for your independent reading at the same time. The picture you have at the side of your posting is very relevant to your topic. It is actually very informative and gives me an idea before even reading about what you are focusing on before I actually read your blog. Next blog I hope that you will have a more narrowed focus on a specific topic in the book because I am already interested in seeing what you have to say next. Although I am confused on one part of your post. Towards the end you say that Kari and Jonathan end up going their separate ways even after they try to work out the relationship. Is this taking part at the beginning of the book or is this just an overall summary of what is going to happen by the end of the book?
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