The Lesson

The Lesson Many children in school learn about famous Americans like George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Martin Luther King who fought to make this the land of freedom, opportunity, and equality for all. They learn about famous documents like the Declaration of Independence, which declares that “All Men are created equal...”. One of the most difficult things about growing up as a member of a minority group within the United States, is learning that America …

…Ain’t nobody gonna beat me at nuthin” (Bambara 400) it is desire which will gain the upper hand. I consider the fact that Bambara uses this story to make a point. My impression of this short story was that Miss Moore’s lesson was is intended to instill not only awareness of how the other half lives, but is angry at the fact that black people in America do not tend to live this way.