The following are some of the themes Trevor Noah addresses throughout his novel, Born a Crime:
Injustice
Racism and Inequality
Love
Family
Perseverance
For this assignment:
Select a theme. You can choose one of the five listed above. Please know, however, that there are other
themes in the novel which you might select. If you choose a theme other than one listed, please email
instructor for approval to ensure that it is appropriate for the assignment.
Write an essay in which you discuss/answer the following:
When and how does Noah addresses this theme throughout the entirety of the novel?
Although Noah shares his personal story, does his discussion of your selected theme reveal any universal
truths?
What have you learned through Noah’s discussion of the theme?
Is there anything you have discovered through your reading of Born a Crime that you found enlightening or
helpful?
Essay requirements:
Be sure to support your statements with evidence from the novel. Be careful not to make general statements
without including specific examples to back up your claims.