Genre
Non-Fiction
Setting and Context
the United States from Booker's birth in 1969 until the present day
Narrator and Point of View
told from Booker's point of view
Tone and Mood
Triumphant, Mysterious, Intense, Intelligent, Fun, and Solemn
Protagonist and Antagonist
There is no clear protagonist/antagonist structure in the book.
Major Conflict
Booker's struggle to rise above the cards he was dealt in life and obtain public office
Climax
This is a non-fiction book that has no discernible climax.
Foreshadowing
Booker's win as Senator was foreshadowed throughout the book.
Understatement
The hardships Booker had to deal with are understated throughout much of the book.
Allusions
To Booker's family history, the history of the United States, popular culture (movies, books, T.V. shows, etc.), geography, and religion
Imagery
In the book, Booker uses intense imagery to underscore some of the points he makes in the book.
Paradox
N/A
Parallelism
Booker's story is often paralleled with the story of other people who blazed trails in politics.
Metonymy and Synecdoche
POTUS = President of the United States
Personification
Newark, New Jersey is personified throughout the book.
