Blog Post #3

Summary :

In chapter three of I Know Why The Cadge Bird Sings A former white mayor comes to warn supporting character Momma that a white Mob is coming to the store to look for a black man to lynch. He warns her that they are not looking for anyone in particular but just for an escape goat. Momma is worried for another characters life so she hides him in the onion and potato bin. The mob looks for willie but are unable to find him so they leave. Momma and Maya are very happy that the mob doesn't find him but take note that he could have been caught and killed.

Analysis :
This is scary to know as a black man that during that time you could become someones escape goat reason to kill some one and it would be fine. The idea of being killed for no reason is insane and would a very scary reality. This reminds allot of the movie The Purge Anarchy . The movie is an example of what life would be like if all crime were legal for a day . Ultimately I believe it is very similar to the way this time period was .