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- Discuss the role of religion in Trevor’s family’s life. Why did
he and his mother attend so many services and what did they get from
each? How do Trevor and his mother view the importance of religion?
- How and why does Trevor’s mother change her parenting style with
Trevor’s younger brother?
- How does witchcraft figure into South African society and belief
systems?
- Trevor compares apartheid with Catholic school, both
authoritarian and ruthless. In what ways is this true in the book?
- How does Patricia, Trevor’s mom, challenge Trevor to think for
himself and stand up for himself?
- How is Trevor like a chameleon? Why does he do this?
- Discuss Trevor’s relationship with his father. Does Trevor feel
good about it?
- Discuss the role of the police in South Africa and this book.
- This book speaks a lot about Trevor’s relationship with his
mother. How would you express the way Trevor feels about her?
- How does Trevor Noah’s background make his commentary on America
so meaningful?
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