It's all about history
What was the law that made Trevor a crime?
Apartheid
What two ethnic groups is Trevor a part of?
Swedish and Xhosa
What are the two religious beliefs that Patricia had?
Christianity and Witchcraft
What are the three core themes in 'Born a Crime'?
The impact of racism/segregation, Belonging and Identity
What is the technique in: "It's like a bicycle with emotions"?
Simile
Why did South Africa have "perfect racism" according to Trevor?
They separated all ethnic groups from each other by teaching them only their own languages.
Who is Trevor's biggest inspiration?
Patricia Noah
What skill did Patricia learn to get a better paying job?
Typing
How was Trevor a "chameleon"?
He spoke different African tribal languages and Afrikaans
What is the technique for "apart hate"?
Wordplay/pun
Who was the first black South African president?
Nelson Mandela
Why does Patricia give Trevor and English name and not a Xhosa name?
So that he would've have a predetermined future/expectations placed on him
Why did Patricia tell Trevor not to let Abel know about the mulberry tree incident?
Because she knew that Abel was a violent man and would hurt those boys.
What emotion is being created here: "Neighbours would report on one another"?
Fear and paranoia
What is the technique in: "You people are disgusting"?
Direct address and/or negative connotation
Why are people less horrified by the apartheid and atrocities in African countries than the Holocaust?
The Nazis documented everything so there is clear data on the amount of victims unlike in South Africa.
Why did Fufi leave Trevor?
Why does Patricia say: "If I don't punish you, the world will punish you even worse."?
She says it from a place of love for Trevor to teach him how to behave so that he doesn't become a criminal.
What is the "black tax"?
It is when black South Africans have to pay for the past - they feel responsible to take care of everyone and can't advance in life
What is the technique in: "She was fire, he was ice"
Juxtaposition
What did they NOT teach in Bantu schools?
science, history, civics
What made Trevor sure that his father loved him?
He had albums/scrapbooks of everything Trevor has ever done.
What values and skills did Patricia most want for Trevor?
Freedom of thought and education.
Why was it important that Patricia tells Trevor, "Don't ever forget; he chose you" in regards to his dad?
It made Trevor feel wanted and helped boost his sel-esteem knowing that he had the love of both parents.
What is the technique for the following quote: "In Eden Park, everyone looked like me, but we couldn't have been more different."?
Paradox