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DerKrebs [107]
3 years ago
5

Why do Ellison name the black man who sleeps with his daughter Trueblood

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1 answer:
Varvara68 [4.7K]3 years ago
7 0

Answer:

His blood is no longer "true" because it has been contaminated by a grave sin-he slept with his own kin! Thus, his name could also mean he speaks the truth. Ellison might be using the name as a technique (besides empathy) to give Trueblood's story credence.

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