1. What symbolism do you find in the narrator's purchase of dark glasses?
He initially buys them to hide from Ras. While wearing them he is mistaken for someone else. The narrator quickly finds himself acting different, when wearing the glasses. This shows how weak his self of identity is and how easily it is shaped. It is also ironic that he becomes more invisible by becoming more obvious.
2. What are Rinehart's various identities?
A pimp, gambler, reverend, lover, and a friend.
3. Is there any symbolism in Rinehart's name (Rind and heart)?
It is a symbolism of being inside (heart) and outside (rind) at the same time. Rinehart represents a duel persona and the advantages of being seen as so many different things.
4. Has Rinehart learned to play an identity game?
Rinehart is able to be multiple things because he has learned how to be socially invisible.
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