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pey
pey
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What does the young hunter imply when he says to Phoenix Jackson: "I know you old colored people! wouldnt miss goin to town to see Santa Claus!"

How does the remark contrast with Phoenix Jackson's character and the purpose of her trip?

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Posted by pey on Wednesday April 11, 2007 at 7:29 PM and tagged with a worn path, santa.

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  1. gbeatty Teacher
    College - Freshman

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    This is a contemptuous dismissal of Phoenix and of all African-Americans. It suggests that they wouldn't miss a spectacle, and/or a chance to see something impressive and get something free for themselves. In a single line, it dismisses their characters as shallow and petty. This is, of course, the exact opposite of what Phoenix has shown herself to be. She is going to town to get a bit of medicine for her injured grandson, in hopes of relieving his pain, at least for a while, and she's working hard to do so.

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    Posted by gbeatty on Thursday April 12, 2007 at 4:51 PM