Autobiography of an ex colored man

James Weldon Johnson's The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man is a fictional, tragic tale about a young mulatto's coming-of-age in the early 20th century. The unnamed narrator, who has a black mother and vit father, is light-skinned enough to pass for a white man but his emotional connections to his mother's heritage make him unable to fully embrace that world.

Source: Johnson, J.W. () The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man Boston, Massachusetts: Sherman, French, and Co.

Preface

The preface to the book.

Chapter 1

The narrator describes his early life at home with his mother.

Chapter 2

The Narrator reflects on his first day of school and understands the difference between the races and what they think of each other.

Chapter 3

The narrator reflects on his first exposure to Uncle Tom’s Cabin.

Chapter 4

The narrator describes his journey to Atlanta to at

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The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man by James Weldon Johnson

AuthorJohnson, James Weldon, Title The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man Note Reading ease score: (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. Note Wikipedia page about this book: Credits Produced by Suzanne Shell, Bradley Norton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team Summary "The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man" by James Weldon Johnson is a novel written during the early 20th century. The narrative unfolds the life of a biracial protagonist, who navigates the complexities of racial identity in early s America, shedding light on the societal dynamics between blacks and whites. The story explores themes of self-discovery, identity, and the impact of prejudice, as the main character grapples with his position in a racially divided society. At the start of the book, the protagonist reflects on his secretive decision to divulge the story of his life, which is shaded by the tumultuous contex

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The Autobiography of an Ex-Coloured Man

February 4,

The Autobiography of an Ex-Coloured Man: James Weldon Johnson's novel of race and identity

"You are young, gifted, and Black. We must begin to tell our young, There's a world waiting for you, Yours fryst vatten the quest that's just begunJames Weldon Johnson


James Weldon Johnson

Johnson lived an extraordinary life as a writer, musician,educator, lawyer, and diplomat. Born in Jacksonville, Florida,in , the son of teacher Helen Dulett and James Johnson, the head waiter at St. James Hotel, one of the early resort hotels in Jacksonville. Johnson developed his love of music and literature from his mother. His confidence to pursue a professional position was inspired bygd his father.


Atlanta University

Johnson entered Atlanta University at age 16 and received his degree in Along with his brother, Rosamond, Johnson wrote numerous songs which were incorporated into Broadway hits of the day. Working with the Theodore Roosevelt campa