Trevors Development
What was the name of the pet owned by trevor?
Fufi & Panther
Why was Trevor’s mother so restrictive of Trevor interacting with others?
She didn't want Trevor to get hurt.
Who was Trevor's first relationship?
Maylene
Relationships - How does the book teach the reader the importance of relationships?
We are taught how the relationships in your life affect your development.
Why does she continue to work her teaching job even with her low pay?
She has a passion for teaching and it did not matter to her what the pay was.
In what ways does Trevor describe how he was raised?
Very isolated from all his surroundings outside of his family.
How did Trevor’s mom chasing Trevor around the neighborhood during his childhood help them to survive?
It helped Trevor developing the skill to escape from dangerous situations
How did Trevor feel about his relationship with kids in school?
He often felt like an “Outsider” due to his mixed race background. This led to a sense of isolation for Trevor.
Colorism - How are we taught about colorism in Born a Crime?
We are given examples to show how Trevor growing up as a colored child affected him as a human just because of the color of his skin.
Angela examines both traits of grit and talent, which one is more important?
Angela shows us how grit is the more important trait.
How did Trevor struggle with his identity?
Trevor struggled with his identity because he had to shadow himself most of the time and did not have much freedom like other kids.
Why was Trevor’s mother so restrictive of Trevor interacting with others?
She didn't want Trevor to get hurt.
What lesson did Trevor learn when Fufi “abandoned” him for another kid?
It taught him the lesson of attachment.
Education - What do we learn about education based on Trevor’s mother’s action?
We learn how expanding your knowledge can help you with your future.
How does Angela show Grit in the book?
She gives examples from her studies. For example her teaching career & West Point.
We learn Trevor has grown up mostly around women, but what did the structure of men look like?
Growing up Trevor had access to a male figure but men were very aggressive and rather rude toward their women.
What did switching schools show us about Trevor’s mom?
It showed us how Trevor's mom is willing to stick up for Trevor when she knows he is telling the truth.
How did Trevor's relationship with his mom help develop him over time?
Trevor had a very strong relationship with his mom. As he continued to grow he learned more and more from his mother helping him with his development.
Perseverance - How does the book teach us to learn to persevere?
We are taught perseverance with the hard situations that the characters are forced to push through.
How does Angela Duckworth show talent isn't everything?
She describes to us how people with more grit are able to outwork people with natural talent.
How did Trevor’s birth conditions affect his development?
Trevor was born illegally which affected his access to a normal life affecting his development because of isolation.
How did Trevor’s mom's bravery and faith sometimes get them both into trouble?
Trevor's mom was very protective sometimes leading Trevor and Her into the same consequences
How did Trevor's vague relationship with his dad affect his emotional state?
Trevor was left with this empty void of unknown. This was due to his question of whether his dad still cared about him.
Regret - How does the book teach us to fear regret?
Trevor begins to explain to us how he regrets more what he did not do, then what he did do. Showing the reader to fear regret.
How does Angela's changes in life affect her perseverance?
The more experiences she gains, the more she develops her ideas on how to achieve success, which contributes to her perseverance.