Power and Sex in Chapter Ten



Power:
The IM encounters several power structures within Liberty Paints, one of which is with Kimbro, a hulking, white boss whom employees refer to as a "slave driver" (199). His power over the IM is shown when he initially fires him from Liberty Paints, for failing to understand his orders. This is seen in the quotation "what did he do? He doesn't satisfy me, that's what. I don't like his work...". It's telling that in the world of Liberty Paints, one mistake is all it takes to get canned.

Sex:
The only link to sex I can possibly find is the IM's mention of The Golden Day on pg. 201 "The Golden Day had once been painted white; now it's paint was flaking away with the years, the scratch of a finger being enough to send it showering down." If I find a better one in class today I will update the blog.