TJ says “Got me better friends than y’all! They give me things and treat me like I’m a man and…and they white too…”

Question

How does the ellipse and TJ chose to play with white kids affect the tone?

Asked by Chicken J on 3/15/2021 2:30 AM

Last updated by Chicken J on 3/15/2021 5:24 PM

Answered by jill d #170087 on 3/15/2021 11:34 AM

The ellipse betrays T.J.'s uncertainty. We can also infer that he is choked up.... holding back tears.

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Answered by Chicken J on 3/15/2021 5:24 PM

How is it affecting his tone? How did he feel? Why did he say that?