![]() The very fact that it is Liam’s “driver” Mr. This remains the case until one fateful day when Drew gets his first look at Liam’s home and lifestyle over the Thanksgiving break. The relationship between the two is an easy one in which neither Liam’s race nor his economic status has much impact. ![]() The young African America protagonist, Drew Ellis, begins the story by having already established a strong friendship with a white student named Liam. ![]() In other words, much of the narrative presents events that strongly hint that the race problem in America may have as much to do perception as with reality. And, ultimately, that seems to be what this book is suggesting about the treatment of race and privilege in America. Instead of it being about a class act, it becomes a story about class act. If one changes which word in the title is accented, the resulting inflection insinuates a different meaning into the title. ![]() The title of this graphic novel for middle schoolers is generally understood within the connotation of describing someone who behaves in an admirable way under circumstances that might be expected to provoke the worst in some people. We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community. ![]()
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