Lahni Schuler is an African American girl attending Darby Prep. She is adopted by two, loving, white parents. She has a best friend named Katie. The novel starts off with Lahni, the protagonist taking a shower after she had P.E. After she finished, she could not find her towel. So, she had to walk out out of the shower stall being nude and embarrassed in front of the other girls. Later on, Lahni complanied to her mom asking why that she has to go to a school like Darby. She really does not like the school at all. Her mother said that her and Lahni's father did research and the saw that it was the best school for them. Then, she brought up the race comment that why did 2 white parents picked a black baby to adopt. Ursula, Lahni's mother replied that she didn't care what color the baby was, she loved Lahni and that is what matters. Now, During the time that Lahni was graduating from middle school, Ursula and Tim's (Lahni's dad) marriage was falling apart and may result in divorce. Coming up was the Kent-Darby middle school mixer but the narrator which is Lahni herself didn't really say what it was about. Then, back at home in chapter four Ursula and Tim continues to argue with each other until Tim leaves the house. Then, we shift over to the scene in the music room. Mr. Faringhelli announces that there will be arts awards given to students through nominations of their peers. Lahni was nominated but declined it. Lahni said to Mr. Faringhelli later on she is not the competition type. Mr. Faringhelli replied that she doesn't want to let people recognize her talent. Lahni asked if that will have a problem. He said that won't be a problem for him but it will be for her. So, Lahni gave in and entered in the competition with 2 others Amber and Lisa. Then, Ursula suddently wants to go back to church and Lahni comes with her. The church's name is the Good Shepard. It is an interdenominational church. They noticed that they are many races attending the church and Lahni was surprised that a Black man named Marcus Delacroix III was playing Bach on the organ.
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"I wondered how soon it would be before it was obvious to her that the whole thing has been an awful, stinking mistake" (Wright 24).Reaction:
What Lahni is referring to her mother soon realizing that adopting a black girl has been a big mistake. She used 2 adjectives to describe the mistake as being awful and stinking. I don't think that she should feel that way. In fact, she should be grateful for what her parents have done for her. They want her to have the best education. Nothing is wrong with that. However, I do feel her pain in being the only black girl in the school but she can deal with it. Also, Lahni should be thankful for having parents that love her and care for her. Race should not matter to her anymore. She should stop complaining and love her life.
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