Themes
Key
LitCharts assigns a color and icon to each theme in Same Kind of Different as Me, which you can use to track the themes throughout the work.
Slavery and Racism
Homelessness
Reconciliation
Christian Faith
Charity, Love, and Ego
Summary
Analysis
Denver picks up his narration. After his meeting with Ron and Carson, Denver goes to Deborah’s room to visit her. When he says her name, she opens her eyes wide and Denver puts his hand under her head to help her look at him. Denver tells her, “God has put it on my heart to tell you that if you lay down the torch, I’ll pick it up and keep your ministry to the homeless goin.” Debbie does not speak or move but her eyes well up with tears. Denver continues, “So you can go home now, Miss Debbie. Go on home in peace.”
In this moment, Denver’s character development comes full circle—he has gone from a slave, a wanderer, and an angry homeless man to someone who loves and ministers not only to the homeless, but the wealthy. Denver’s transformation is evidence of the potential in all people for growth, change, and powerful impact, whether they be wealthy, homeless, or somewhere in the middle.
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