Theme Of Born A Crime

Jayden Lincoln

Mr. Ludwig

English 10

16 May, 2023

Born a Crime Paper It is better to let go than to keep holding on at times. This is a lesson that Trevor Noah learns as he walks the path of life. Trevors hardships in life created the successful man he is today. The first theme is mental toughness and the other that ties the two together is overcoming obstacles. One must be strong-minded in order to overcome obstacles and not let the bad times take over. First, the discussion of the first theme, mental toughness. Throughout Trevor’s life, he is tought lessons that help him grow. One example of this would be when Trevor feels betrayed by Fufi. Trevor and another boy argue about who’s dog it truly belongs to and trevor feels betrayed and cries and

Trevor’s life brings upon many obstacles that he must overcome. One of the main obstacles he faces is his identity crisis. In chapter four, Trevor doesn’t get punished as bad as the rest of the family because he was white. But in chapter nine, Trevor is pelted with mulberries and called slurs because he is black. In chapter seventeen, Trevor finds himslef the odd one out when is jail. Everyone has their own group they belong to based on what they look like or what gang they were in. Trevor can’t seem to find what group he’s in because everyone else is different. “I know that I’m black and identiy as black, but I’m not a black person on the face of it.” (Noah 240). Trevor also faces complications with Abel throughout the book. Abel’s attempt to maintain a company left them living in a garage and eating worms. “Mopane worms are literally the cheapest thing that only the poorest of the poor eat.” (Noah 260). Patricia dating Abel and eventually marrying him lead to an abusive relationship. “It was the most terrifying moment in my life. I had never been that scared before, ever.” (Noah 263). Time and time again though, Trevor shows determination to escape