Jackson Jackson’s Attitude Towards Readers in the Story "What you Pawn I will Redeem"
Discussion Topic - What You Pawn I Will Redeem
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Question:
At several points in the short story, the narrator, Jackson Jackson, directly addresses the reader ("you"). What is his attitude toward the reader? What does he assume to be the reader's attitude toward him?
At several points in the short story, the narrator, Jackson Jackson, directly addresses the reader (“you”). What is his attitude toward the reader? What does he assume to be the reader’s attitude toward him?
The narrator, Jackson Jackson’s attitude towards the reader is stereotypical. First, he believes that the reader is white with a keen intention to learn more about his life. In one instance, he notes that he would not reveal his reasons for being homeless and that Indians often have to work hard to conceal their secrets from “hungry white folks.” The belief he depicts here is one that paints a clear picture of his perception regarding the reader, who he believes to be white. Further, he believes that the reader does not necessarily care about his story, and therefore, reveals that h...
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