born a crime chapter 1

The tone is colloquial yet articulate. This opening section highlights how Trevor Noah will interweave personal and political histories throughout the memoir. On one hand, he is telling the story of his own life to an audience who likely already has some familiarity with him in his persona as actor and comedian. On the other hand, he is sharing information about South Africa and the traumas of apartheid. Combining the personal history of a specific individual with this information makes it more likely to reach a wider audience.