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Nina asked this question about James:
Can anyone explain how Norman was a black man but no one else knew this except James? Was he an albino? Please help.
Denise He was not albino. There is a myth (?) that African Americans can spot other African Americans that are passing as white even when whites are fooled. …moreHe was not albino. There is a myth (?) that African Americans can spot other African Americans that are passing as white even when whites are fooled. This is why the livery man asked Jim that question about Huck. I think he asked him "Does anyone else know?" or something similar. (less)
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by Percival Everett
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