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Canto I: Black Chapter 1: Carceral Dissonance - Chapter 5: D*mb Smart

• The following version of this book was used to create this Lesson Plan: Ziyad, Hari. Black Boy Out of Time: A Memoir. Little A. 2021. First Edition.

• In Canto I: Black, "Chapter 1: Carceral Dissonance," Hari reflects on his recent visit to a doctor and the underlying anxiety that plagues him.

• The chapter is narrated in the first-person point of view, with Hari being the narrator.

• The doctor's impersonal attitude contrasts with Hari's deep concern about his health, especially his recurring heart issues.

• This is the second time Hari has faced these concerns in three years.

• The chapter delves into Hari's hesitation to seek medical help and his deep-seated distrust of the healthcare system, rooted in systemic issues like medical malpractice and racial bias.

• However, Hari also questions the limitations of individualistic healing practices and emphasizes the need for...

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