The Unmatched Influence On Trevor Noah's Life

The Unmatched Influence: How Trevor Noah’s mother shaped his life.

Influential people can significantly affect someone's life, either positively or negatively. Patricia had a positive impact on Trevor. This is shown in the book Born a Crime. Trevor Noah describes growing up in apartheid South Africa. His mother, Patricia, stayed strong and taught him the importance of resilience and a good education. Although many people had an impact on Trevor Noah’s life, his mother, Patricia, was the most impactful person in his life. This is proven by how Patricia shaped his values and supported him through tough times, greatly influencing who he is today. Even though there were many influential people in Trevor’s life, his mother shaped his values the

Patricia was always there to make sure Trevor was safe. Additionally, even when they were in the dangerous van, she remained vigilant and took action to protect him. They were going to get killed in the van so Patricia tells him they'll jump out of the van when it slows down “Trevor, when he slows down at the next intersection, I'm going to open the door and we’re going to jump” (16). When they were in a dangerous situation in the van, Patricia made a plan to keep them safe and alive. She decided they would jump out of the van at the next intersection. This shows how Patricia is always there when he's in the worst situations and how she is willing to do anything to protect Trevor. When Trevor went to jail, Patricia was the one who helped him get out, she paid for the lawyer and the bail. The day after Trevor got out of jail, his mother told him “Boy who do you think paid your bail? Hmm. Is that a snub? Who do you think paid your lawyer? Do you think I'm an idiot? Do you think no one would tell me?” (235). Trevor was arrested for driving one of Abel's stolen cars, the police caught him and sent him to jail for a week. Eventually, he was released on bail. When he got home, he tried to pretend that he was staying with a friend, but his mother wasn't dumb. She acted like she didn't know for the first day, but then eventually told him that she was the one who paid for the lawyer and bailed him out. Even when they were in an apartheid, Patricia taught him that he could do anything. “My mom raised me as if there were no limitations on where I could go or what I could do.” (115). Even though they lived in apartheid and had strict rules put against them, Patricia made Trevor feel like he could do anything. She gave him confidence, encouraged him to dream big, and valued his education. Her constant support and