Question

Explain how the argument and confrontation with Trey at the party was ironic. Knowing the “costumes” that Manny and Justyce were wearing and the reaction by Trey and the rest of the Black Jihad, how do you think this conflict affected Justyce and especially Manny? Use text information and your own interpretations to answer the question.

Answer 1

The book is about racial equality

Explanation:

• It was Halloween and people were ready to go to Manny's house. They decide to dress in various stereotypes for the party.  Manny dresses himself as a 'Token boy' in his Khakis and polo with a cable knit sweater. Blakes costume was like a member of Ku Klux Klan.
• Justyce does not speak anything about Blake's costume but Blake's actions were unfair and spoke as if racism was something related to the past. Manny and Joyce were not able to speak out and felt if they speak, he would say inequality never exists.
• Justyce somehow fits in with the group but Blake feels isolated.