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• Children's Reactions in "The Lesson"

  In the following essay, the author discusses the different reactions of the children in ‘‘The Lesson.’’

• The Dance of Character and Community

  In the following excerpt, the author identifies five stages of identity formation in Bambara's fiction and shows how the community plays a role in educating "beginners" in ‘‘The Lesson.’’

• Youth in Toni Cade Bambara's Gorilla, My Love

  In the following essay, the author traces the painful process Sylvia undergoes as ‘‘she is forced to realize the unfairness of life.’’

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1. The Lesson: Introduction
2. The Lesson: Summary
3. The Lesson: Toni Cade Bambara Biography
4. The Lesson: Characters
5. The Lesson: Themes
6. The Lesson: Style
7. The Lesson: Historical Context
8. The Lesson: Critical Overview
9. The Lesson: Essays and Criticism
   1. Children's Reactions in "The Lesson"
   2. The Dance of Character and Community
   3. Youth in Toni Cade Bambara's Gorilla, My Love
10. The Lesson: Compare and Contrast
11. The Lesson: Topics for Further Study
12. The Lesson: What Do I Read Next?
13. The Lesson: Bibliography and Further Reading
14. The Lesson: Pictures
15. Copyright

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