![]() ![]() Since racism prevents people of color from being treated as equal human beings, the community has grown to associate lighter skin with more favorable treatment. Bride also starts to hate herself, because her parents reinforce the bigoted points of view that are available in their broader community. The novel asks the reader to consider why these people should hate their blackness, and offers Bride as an explanation. Because they take pride in being light-skinned, their child represents the part of their selves they are most ashamed of. So when seeking to understand what her character represents, and what a fair analysis of the plot might be, a good starting point might be to consider Bride as the aspect of her parents that they are ashamed of. Written by people who wish to remain anonymousīride is literally the product of her parents' marriage, whether they like it not. 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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