About The Author
Who Wrote "Just Walk On By"
Brent Staples
What Reaction do people have when Staples walks at night?
They are afraid or scared
"My first victim was a women..."
What does Staples mean by victim?
The women was scared of him even though he was no harm.
What tone is used in the story?
Calm and Reflective
Whats the theme of the story?
Racial Profiling in society
What job did staples have?
Journalist with New York times
What does Staples realize about his "power to alter public space"?
His presence changes how others act around him because of racism
What does the phrase "Just Walk On By" suggest?
It shows how people avoid him due to prejudice
What type of writing is this essay?
Personal Narrative
What final message does Staples want the readers to understand?
Racism unfairly limits how black men are treated.
What Degree Does Staples Have?
Behavioral Science
What does Staples do to make himself less threatening.
Whistle classical music
What does Staples mean when he says he "grew accustomed to the sigh of relief" people gave?
He got used to the people being scared of him and shows how racism is normal for him.
How does Staples tone help deliver his message?
The calm tone makes readers more likely to listen more and understand his experience well.
How does the story show the impact of stereotypes on identity?
It shows that stereotypes take individuality away and make people get judged by how they look.