![]() ![]() In other words, the novel suggests that many people enjoy Bri's rap career for its novelty, but they don't really empathize with her or care. ![]() In a way, the novel suggests that perhaps the public enjoys that tragedy as part of an interesting story. It is a similar story to Tupac Shakur's story, because both the father and Tupac were assassinated in the public eye. For instance, her father can be seen as a symbol for the cultural history around Black culture in the ghetto. The suggestion of the novel is that these things happen to her because she is pigeon-holed into that pre-existing role. As she shares the pain and frustration of her life in the ghetto, her fans misunderstand her intentions, taking her as an advocate of street life. But, what she learns is that the culture has serious impairments that prevent people from being able to empathize with her art. Sometimes in low-income communities, at least as depicted in entertainment, it can feel as though the only way out is to become a rapper or a basketball player, and since Bri isn't a seven-foot tall man, she sets her eyes on stardom. 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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