An Analysis Of Cassie's Coming Of Age In Literature

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Throughout the course of the story, Cassie comes of age through experience and pain. In the beginning of the novel, Cassie didn't know about segregation and racism towards black people. However, as the story goes on, Cassie realizes that she lives in an unfortunate world of hatred towards blacks. As a matter of fact, Cassie experiences coming of age numerous occasions in the literature. First and foremost was the incident in the Barnett store. Cassie went to the Barnett store with T.J. and Stacey to shop for T.J.'s Mom. When T.J. goes up and gives Mr. Barnett his list. Mr. Barnett sees a white lady and decides to ignore T.J.'s order. At this point in time, Cassie does not understand why Mr. Barnett is ignoring their order, so she decides to

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