Prejudice

Prejudice

A Story by Maya
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Opening hook from novel I'm writing.

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There was a delay after he asked the question, followed by an awkward silence. Leo didn't wait for an answer, instead he illuminated the question with a series of presumptive statements...


He's a cop, so he must be honest; he's black, so he must be athletic; she's a saint, so she must be as perfect as a person can be.”


Leo shook his head.


And I'm homeless, so what does that make me?”


It's a universal practice to stereotype, and I think it's fair to say that were taught this from birth. As a homeless veteran, who was once revered as a hero, he took quite a demotion in life.


He repeated the original question.


So how can we combat prejudice, when it's justified around us every single day?


© 2013 Maya


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TLK
"It's a universal practice to stereotype, and I think it's fair to say that were taught this from birth. As a homeless veteran, who was once revered as a hero, he took quite a demotion in life." I found this to be a rather heavy use of exposition. I feel you could easily lead a sympathetic reader to this just by showing us Leo and his internal dialogue.

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1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Maya

11 Years Ago

Thanks, I see what you mean...



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TLK
"It's a universal practice to stereotype, and I think it's fair to say that were taught this from birth. As a homeless veteran, who was once revered as a hero, he took quite a demotion in life." I found this to be a rather heavy use of exposition. I feel you could easily lead a sympathetic reader to this just by showing us Leo and his internal dialogue.

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Maya

11 Years Ago

Thanks, I see what you mean...

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Maya

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I write for hobby. I'm 36 years old with two kids. They don't live with me, but I stay in touch with them through letters, and writing them short stories. I am working on my first novel, hopefully.. more..

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