The Sellout has an unnamed narrator which suggests that the messages conveyed in the book may be universal- however, the satirical style contradicts this theory. By using satire to exaggerate and ridicule, The Sellout establishes an outrageous storyline pointed at fostering discussion about race. The narrator may not be reliable so the reader is forced to interpret situations under his own conscience.
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I too found Beatty’s satirical interesting with regards to his claims about society and race. Throughout the first 80 pages, I was trying to reconcile how his humor reads more intelligently and appropriately than Ehrenreich’s. is this a function of Beatty’s upbringing, writing style, or different subject matter?