The Color of Water

Why does James punch the son of a Black Panther on the school bus? What does this convey about James's confusion about identity and alliances related to race?

Why doe sjames punch the son of a black panthr on the school bus? What does this convey about james's confusion about identity and allliances related to race?

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James punches him because he's afraid. He finds out the boy's father is a Black Panther, and he believes that they're there to hurt his mom. She was the only white woman.... or man, around.

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