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I really do enjoy reading Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man. It is a very interesting novel, not only because it isn't actually an autobiography but it's just so detailed and his story is a very interesting one.
The section we were supposed to read for this post was interesting as well. The part I mainly focused on was his fascination with the clubs. This was the first time he had heard ragtime music and it was just something new for him. He really enjoyed this because music has always been a huge part of his life. The part with the clubs and gambling just shows what it was like at the time and definitely illustrates the Harlem Renaissance. The music, art, dance, and the social aspect was portrayed alot in this section of the reading.
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Yes. The whole club scene's portrayal in this part of the story made it a much more interesting read.
I liked all the detail about the "club scene" as well. It helped to vision the era and what was happening. At some points it was almost like I could see and hear what the narrator was seeing and hearing.
saratogaI agree completely with your take on the club scene. It really made the chapter and the feel for what New York City was like during that time period more realistic. It also made the reading more intriguing.
I find that his reaction to ragtime is the same kind of reaction that everyone else has. The white people come to slum ragtime, because they have a fascination to it due to it bieng something they dont hear as much.
This is the same reaction that the dinner party guests have to it.
I also thought that this was an interesting part in the story. Music definitely is a huge part of his life. It seemed for the most part it was almost an escape from reality especially after he found out he was not "white" when he was younger.
I enjoyed reading about the club scene's also. You really get a feel of what this character is like. While I was reading I felt as if the club's were the only reason why he got back into his music. I think if it wasn't for going into the clubs his music would have just ended.
I also liked the part about gambling. It just shows how much others can influence one's morals. The narrator saw men even lose their clothes, its astonishing how one would even want to risk that.
I like the club scence as well. i made the book more interesting to read. The club scene's were full of excitement really painted the picture of the clubs.
I also enjoyed the club scene. At first I was surprised that the author went into so much detail. However, this is where the narrator is introduced to ragtime music which leads his life in a new direction so I guess there is a reason for going into such detail.
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