Moon Over Manifest Prejudice Quotes

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Quote #7

It is unclear if the motive was the Germans' nationality or their attempt to organize at the mine. (19.76)

So everyone knows that the mine bosses were involved in the cross burning. And yet, no one says anything to them. Why not?

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Quote #8

As she goes farther west into America, she draws attention. People frown at her thick accent. They raise their eyebrows at her dark skin. (41.14)

Poor Miss Sadie. Why does it get worse the farther west she goes? If you do a little research into the U.S. in 1918, you might get your answer.

Prejudice

Quote #9

But they do not understand. She is shunned and called a Gypsy and a fortune-teller. She asks about a boy and they hold their children behind them. (41.14)

In spite of the discrimination, Miss Sadie keeps searching. That tells you a lot about her—and about the people she meets.

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