4. What is the effect of the repetition of phrases similar to "I ain't nothing but an" by Nancy and "I'm not a n---.-" by Jason
throughout the story?
A It reveals Jason's smug superiority as a five-year-old white boy
over a middle-aged black woman.
B It highlights the racial divide in Jefferson that is central to
people's identity and the town's power structure.
C It shows Jason's preoccupation with discovering his identity
and place in the town.
OD It exemplifies Nancy's lack of self-worth as a result of how she
is perceived and treated as a black woman.
Ok