One of my talking points for the Caucasia novel this week is about Birdie’s box of “negrobilia.” This box she travels with reminds her of her hidden heritage. I questioned why doesn’t anyone give Cole a box of “Caucasiabilia,” but I think I like what Jeff called it better: “WASPabilia” because it harkens to Sandy’s upper class White Anglo-Saxon Protestant roots or heritage. Perhaps this would remind Cole of both her sister and mother. I also wonder why does Birdie start to add to her collection of “negrobilia” herself? What do you guys think?
- Josh Steffen
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