DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

1. How would you describe the tone and purpose of these excerpts from Parrish's account?

2. What was the distressing surprise Parrish refers to in paragraph 1? Why was it distressing?

3. Who is Parrish alluding to with "enemy"? What does this word choice convey about the attack?

4. Why do you think "How far had they burned when you left town?" was a common question to those fleeing?

5. In the Upfront article, Kevin Matthews says that Greenwood "was burned down and destroyed for a reason." Based on the article and Parrish's account, to what extent do you think retribution for the Black community's success was a part of that reason?