Anticipation Guide: Born A Crime

All of the statements below relate to Trevor Noah’s memoir, Born A Crime, in some way. For each
statement say whether you AGREE or DISAGREE. Next choose two statements that you feel strongly about
and write two paragraphs that delve more deeply into your thoughts about the matter. Be prepared to discuss.

1. ________________ It is possible to both love and fear the same person.

2. _________________ Domestic violence is common

3. _________________ Your dreams/aspirations are limited by your realities

4. _________________ “Race” is a social construct

5. _________________ If someone speaks the same language as you, then they are more likely to trust and
accept that person.

6. __________________ It is easy to leave a violent partner if you want to.

7. ___________________ English is the most powerful language in the world.

8. ___________________ Being a criminal is relative to your surroundings

9. ___________________ Violent people can be loving

10. __________________ Hitting your children helps to teach discipline

11. __________________ Some religions are deemed more legitimate than others
Choose two statements from above and write two complete paragraphs that respond to those ideas in greater
detail.

Statement #1:

Response:

Statement #2:

Response: