Coming Of Age In Mississippi

question: How does the author define the problem? What are the author’s sympathies or antagonisms? With whom do they identify? Does the author have judgmental or disapproving comments, or references to what could or should have been in the body of the book? If possible, note who supported their research or what institutions and programs they have been affiliated with (check preface, introduction, or acknowledgements). Who has influenced the author? Is the author influenced by other disciplines? Does their approach include useful ideas involving an analysis of race, class, or gender issues? Are there exceptions to their points of view? Be specific and expansive enough to explain your position. Lastly, are there more specific and personal influences that have affected the authors?