The title chapter, “Born a Crime,” reveals his earliest understanding of how politics (apartheid) shaped his existence, not just his upbringing.
Traits- Clever- Mischievous-Rebellious- Curious
He remembers using the languages he spoke:English, Zulu, and Xhosa to help him fit in and connect with different groups of people."As a naughty child, I was well versed in Xhosa threats. They were the firstphrases I picked up, mostly for my own safetyphrases like “Ndiza kubetha entloko.” “I’ll knock you upside the head,"(pg. 76).
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The most foundational relationship in Trevor’s early life was with his mother. She was strict, very religious, brave, and fiercely independent, teaching these same values to Trevor in his early life."My mother showed me what was possible. The thing thatalways amazed me about her life was that no oneshowed her. No one chose her. She did it on her own.She found her way through sheer force of will," (pg. 106).
Goals/DesiresBelonging: Trevor longs to fit in, to be part of a group. He adapts to the different communities and cultures around him."I became a chameleon. My color didn’t change, but I could change your perception of my color," (pg. 78).
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