Born a Crime Chapter 4

Front

What happened after Trevor accidentally perforated his cousin’s eardrum while “playing doctor”?

Back

beat his cousins with a belt

Front

Why does Trevor get special treatment in his family and in the community?

Back

he was considered to be "white"

Front

Why did Trevor’s mother make sure he spoke English?

Back

It's the language of power and privilege

Front

Which different languages did Trevor’s mother know?

Back

Zulu, Xhosa, German, Afrikaans, English

Front

How did Trevor “fit in” with the black kids at H.A. Jack Primary?

Back

he spoke their language