52 pages • 1 hour read
Nikki GrimesBronx Masquerade
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2002A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Essay Topics
The format of Bronx Masquerade allows for multiple perspectives and voices. How do the ways the characters see and interact with each other impact the overall message of the text?
Whiteness is mentioned throughout the book. Which character(s) provide a nuanced understanding of how whiteness operates in their life? How do they share that understanding, and to what effect?
Gender bias and discrimination are featured in the stories of several characters (e.g., Devon, Lupe, and Chankara). What is the overall message about gender stereotypes? How is it conveyed?
