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Brown Girl Dreaming By Jacqueline Woodson

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Here's the proofread version of your text: Prompt: In Part IV of Brown Girl Dreaming, Jacqueline Woodson alternates between poems about her family, her life in New York, and her first efforts as a writer. How does the author use this structure to develop a theme about identity? Use evidence from the Part IV poems listed below or any others you choose to support your ideas. Muntaha Chowdhury May 30th, 2023 English "Brown Girl Dreaming" Final Essay Identity is of utmost significance in how we perceive ourselves and navigate our daily lives. In the text "Brown Girl Dreaming," Jacqueline Woodson confronts struggles within her family, ventures to New York, and incorporates both of these aspects into her writing. Through this structure, Woodson develops the theme that identity is composed of multiple elements. …show more content…

In the poem "Lessons," Jacqueline states, "When Mama tried to teach me to make callaras and potato salad, I did want to learn" (215). This highlights how Jacqueline's family imparts valuable lessons to her, even if they may not align with her immediate interests. Additionally, in the poem "Hope On Stage," Jacqueline verbalizes, "Maybe, I am thinking there is something hidden like this in all of us," after her brother Hope sings on stage (233). This depicts that her family serves as a source of inspiration and motivation for Jacqueline to pursue her dreams and make use of her talents. Thus, Jacqueline's family significantly influences her

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