Questions:
Theme in Johnson's work
Johnson explains why he chose to pass as a white man. At the very end of chapter 11 he speaks of regrets.
1) I am looking for opinion as to his ideas of both shame and regret? I am confused as to why he chose this first and then regretted it later.
2) How does this part of the memoir increase one's understanding of the Reconstruction Era and of African American literature?
3) Do you think there is anything Johnson could have done to make himself happier without having the shame and regret?