Explain what Alexander Steiner means when he tells his son Rudy not to run around acting like a black man. Use textual evidence to support your response. Be sure to include the chapter and page number! Thank you!

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Explain what Alexander Steiner means when he tells his son Rudy not to run around acting like a black man. Use textual evidence to support your response. Be sure to include the chapter and page number! Thank you!

In the movie Rudy is caught acting like Jesse Owens, a famous black runner from the 1939 Olympics, and is colored with coal. Explain what Alexander means when he tells Rudy not to run around acting like a black man.

Asked by Marjorie D #506292 on 2/29/2016 5:54 PM

Last updated by brenna savannah b #506297 on 2/29/2016 5:57 PM

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Answered by brenna savannah b #506297 on 2/29/2016 5:57 PM

Alexander means that it offends black people. Even though Rudy wants to be a famous runner when he grows up, he's learning to reach his goal.

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