To answer questions about
Dawn,
please sign up.
Emily
I would not say that this book (or any of Octavia Butler's books) is racist, but many of them explore racism and sexism as themes (usually from the perspectives of non-white female protagonists who may be endangered because of their race or gender).
In this book, the protagonist and other humans have been captured by an alien species. There are many parallels between the experiences of the humans in this story (who have very little choice or control over their situation) and the experiences of African people (and their descendants) who were brought to the United States as slaves. So in that sense, it deals with racism and related issues. The main character is also a black American woman, which doesn't directly affect the story but might influence and add context to some of her thoughts and decisions.
In this book, the protagonist and other humans have been captured by an alien species. There are many parallels between the experiences of the humans in this story (who have very little choice or control over their situation) and the experiences of African people (and their descendants) who were brought to the United States as slaves. So in that sense, it deals with racism and related issues. The main character is also a black American woman, which doesn't directly affect the story but might influence and add context to some of her thoughts and decisions.
George
See other answers for the facts. I just want to teach a little vocabulary/grammar that people like the questioner may find useful and that may illuminate Hussamo's response below.
In English, a book about racism is not called "racist". That word applies to a work or person that displays or applies racism.
In English, a book about racism is not called "racist". That word applies to a work or person that displays or applies racism.
Hussamo
This book is about exploring humanity, the fault in humanity. She's a profound writer expanding on deep anthropological themes. I think the question doesn't apply and is almost childish.
About Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ Q&A
Ask and answer questions about books!
You can pose questions to the Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ community with Reader Q&A, or ask your favorite author a question with Ask the Author.
