As such, his novels fail to sell because white audiences are confused as to what retellings of ancient Greek mythology have to do with the African American experience. Monk cannot escape the expectations placed on him as a result of his skin color. Monk's sister, whose identity includes working at a women's health clinic, is murdered as a result of her job. Other characters' identities also play a role in their stories: Monk's brother is gay, which results in his wife divorcing him and attempting to gain total custody of their children. This influences how his books are received. I graduated summa cum laude from Harvard, hating every minute of it." This is how Monk identifies himself, and claims that he does not believe in race, yet how he is perceived by others is based entirely on his race. hough I am fairly athletic, I am no good at basketball.
Monk begins his journal by outlining exactly who he is: "I have brown skin, curly hair, a broad nose, some of my ancestors were slaves. Written by people who wish to remain anonymousįrom the beginning of the novel, identity is a major theme. We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own.
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