SuitabookFear, work and racial prejudice
Shad’s family fears that freed slaves will take the few available jobs in the post-war South.
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Anne Westrick - Author
A historically grounded story about fear, racial prejudice and divided loyalties, centred on Shad’s choice as his community responds to emancipation and economic insecurity.
"The year is 1867, and the South has lost the Civil War. Those on the lowest rungs, like Shad's family, fear that the freed slaves will take the few jobs available. In this climate of despair and fear, a group has formed. Today we know it as the KKK"-- The year is 1867 and the South has lost the Civil War. Those on the lowest rungs, like Shad's family, fear that the freed slaves will take the few jobs available. In this climate of despair and fear, Shad is torn between loyalty and doing what is right.
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Sign in for personalised guidanceA historically grounded story about fear, racial prejudice and divided loyalties, centred on Shad’s choice as his community responds to emancipation and economic insecurity.
Shad’s family fears that freed slaves will take the few available jobs in the post-war South.
Shad is torn between loyalty and doing what he believes is right as the group forms around him.
Prepare to discuss racial prejudice, post-war hardship and the formation of the KKK. The emotional weight of fear and moral conflict may merit checking in as you read.
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