Erik+Chester+Day+4

Word Finder
1) **Chamois -** a leather made from the hide of a goat antelope to polish things p. 212 Richard was using this to polish brass at his job at a clothing store. 2) **Cryptic** - hidden, secretive or mysterious p. 223 Richard hides behind his "cryptic smile" while working at the optical shop. 3) **Taut** - stressed, tense, or anxious p. 230 Richard jerked taut as he expects violence from whites. 4) **Sauntering** - to walk at an easy unhurried pace p. 237 Richard learns to saunter past the whites while bootlegging liquor as a bell boy. 5) **Foray** - a short trip, trying something new p. 248 Richard remembers his foray with theft at the movie theater. 6) **Patronizing -** condescending, treating someone as if they are less intelligent p. 267 Richard was patronizing used book stores in Memphis. 7) **Garish** - gaudy, overly ornate p. 275 Richard describes the optical factory in Memphis as "garish, violent, dangerous." 8) **Atone** - make up for, or repair something p. 287 Richard would never be able to atone for fighting Harrison.

Connector
When Richard first moves to Memphis he experiences all sorts of "problems" including not knowing anyone, not understanding the culture, and not knowing what things were in general. I have gone through these same things when I traveled to Europe and Australia the summers of 2007 and 2008. I had more help in understanding it than Richard did but nevertheless I had to deal with change.

Predictor
When Richard makes it to Chicago, life will be not how he expects it. Wright will still face racism and see other blacks give into the power. Just to add some excitement judging from the first part of his life, he will end up alone again whether his family just leaves, dies, or gets sick.