Themes
Key
LitCharts assigns a color and icon to each theme in Piecing Me Together, which you can use to track the themes throughout the work.
Intersectionality, Identity, and Discrimination
The Power of Language
Mentorship, Opportunity, and Dignity
Friendship
Summary
Analysis
A few hours later, Jade sits at the kitchen table wearing headphones, working on a collage. She’s still thinking about York and about all the signs in North Portland that mark Lewis and Clark’s journey. None of the signs include York, Sacagawea, or native people. Jade thinks of Mrs. Parker’s black son-in-law and her desire to give Jade opportunities and a mentor. It’s almost like she’s trying to tell Jade that she comes in peace.
Jade understands that on the surface, Portland—and the U.S. at large—is predominantly white and it tends to diminish the accomplishments of its nonwhite residents. However, Jade also knows that she and other black kids like her have a lot to say and contribute.
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