During this particular passage the theme refers to how one is often surprised by misconceptions specially about those that appear weaker than we visualize ourselves.
This passage evidently shows how we as society itself tend to underestimate one another therefore leading us to be in awe once our true colors show.
Hope this helps! This book is definitely a <em>MUST. </em>
A. she should quote it because the wording is creative and unique ; )
the moral of the story and/or the main meaning of the story
C. African Americans should be proud of their heritage.