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They say that Truman Capote tackled racism within this book, is that true? and would the character zoo be an example of this? I haven't read the book yet so, I'm curious.

Johanna Jaworski If tackling racism, means ripping the guts of America and exposing the ugliest parts of our diseased culture and leaving it lying there to rot with no…moreIf tackling racism, means ripping the guts of America and exposing the ugliest parts of our diseased culture and leaving it lying there to rot with no hope of cure, then yes. For all of characters, but especially the black people, this is a brutal story and beyond Capote's beautiful language, there is nothing pretty about it.
Most of the African Americans we meet are old men who accepted their status in life and are looking toward the next life with joy. Zoo is young, strong and beautiful. She longs for adventure and having survived her husband's attempt to kill her, she believes herself to be prepared to face the world. She is a very real, lovable person and her fate is tragically foreseeable. I loved her and I loved this book but I found myself wanting to burn it. (less)

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