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Episode 04: Earl Grae Cafe - The Origin of Others (Chapter 3)

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In Episode 04 of Earl Grae Cafe, Earl reads and reflects on Chapter 3 of Toni Morrison’s The Origin of Others, titled “The Color Fetish.” In this short episode, Earl discusses Morrison’s exploration of how color has been used in literature to shape characters and influence narratives. Morrison shares how she took on the challenge of describing characters without explicitly mentioning race in some of her works, pushing the boundaries of traditional storytelling and how we perceive identity.

Whether you’re new to Morrison’s writing or a dedicated reader, this episode provides fresh insights into the complexities of race, literature, and identity.

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