Trevor's Hustles
What business venture did Trevor run in high school to make money?
Selling pirated CDs.
“I wasn’t just selling CDs. I was selling an identity.”
-What did Trevor mean by this?
Trevor was selling more than music; he understood that music gave people confidence, belonging, and a sense of identity.
Clue:
This Literary Theory explains how social and economic class influences power and perception, such as when Trevor Noah was not suspected of a crime because of how others viewed Trevor's social status ?
Social Class Literary Theory
How did Trevor attract customers to buy his CDs instead of waiting for them?
He played music samples out loud to draw a crowd.
“In the hood, everyone is hustling.”
-What did Trevor mean by this?
Hustling is normal and necessary in his community; people create ways to survive because opportunities are limited.
Clue:
Apartheid is a version of this.
Critical Race Theory
What tool gave Trevor an advantage over other hustlers?
A computer with internet access.
"As the dance approached, I started getting nervous. I didn't have a car. I didn't have any decent clothes. This was my first time taking out a beautiful girl, and I wanted it to be perfect."
-If you were Trevor how would you react to this situation?
Opinion based! Everyone gets points.
Paragraph Analysis
Paragraph Analysis