1. Think about the symbolism of the Sambo bank. Is is related to Clifton's Sambo doll? What about the fact that is belonged to Mary Rambo? What about the bank's "grinning mouth" that swallows coins? Think back to the Battle Royal in Chapter 1.
Yes, they both illustrate the negative stereotypes of Blacks. The fact that the Mary Rambo owned the coin bank demonstrates the outdated values that she holds and because of her ignorance she doesn't necessarily see a problem with owning the Sambo bank. The bank has a "grinning mouth" that swallows coins this shows how money motivates Blacks. It also, highlights the pattern in slavery. The slaves that behaved received a reward, which made them happy. This relates back to Chapter 1 of the Battle Royal were the youth scramble to collect coins, reinforcing the stereotype of Blacks as servile and humble. When the narrator attempts to get rid of the coin bank it is always returned to him. This symbolizes the idea that no matter how hard you try to fight these stereotypes and destroy them, they always have a way of following you around.
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