Question

In Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy,how does the time period of 1912 contribute to the main conflict in the novel?

Answer 1

Racism against African Americans by whites was normal at the time of the story. Hope this helps!

Answer 2

In Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy, the time period of 1912 contributes to the main conflict in the novel since racism against African Americans by whites was the norm at that time". The setting of novel "Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy" by Gary D. Schmidt is 1912. The story focuses on residents of Malaga Island who were placed in a mental hospital.

The historical period contributes to the story due to the fact that racism against African Americans was totally usual in 1912, and Turner become friend with a black girl, so that  the social situation turns complicated.