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Thesis:

Holes raises a heated debate in history that is still occurring today: when it comes to interracial relationships, society has always had its concerns and judgements towards it, which in return impacts the way that the relationship to a great extent.

Outline:

Alexandra Bartley

Dr. Heiniger

Regional and Ethnic Literature

3/27/17

Kissin’ Kate Barlow

Thesis: Holes raises a heated debate in history that is still occurring today: when it comes to interracial relationships, society has always had its concerns and judgments towards it, which in return impacts the way that the relationship to a great extent.

Holes raises a heated debate in history that is still occurring today: when it comes to interracial relationships, society has always had its concerns and judgments towards it, which in return impacts the way that the relationship to a great extent.

Holes exposes the irrational legislation that lies at the crux of race and racism in the United States: anti-miscegenation legislation. Holes demonstrates the the emotional, mental and cultural evil created by anti-miscegenation legislation ---.

I. Society has power over an individual’s life.

A. Society take on interracial relationships affect the couple mentally

1. An individual may not play a sport, believe in a certain religion, or even attend a certain wedding if it is frowned upon by his or her society

2. It is hard to be your own person and live the life that you want without being told that you are wrong or being disgraced by someone else.

B. Kate Barolw and Sam’s relationship leads to a need for power, jealousy, exile, death, and how racism can change an individual.

1. The town disowns Kate and kills Sam

2. The town burns down the school house

3. Kate changes completely as a person

II. Interracial relationships are becoming more acceptable during this time.

A. Polls show that the approval of White and Black marriages are becoming more acceptable in the U.S. by whites.

1. Gallup suggests that in 1969, only 17% of whites approved of interracial marriage.

2. Gallup suggests that in 2013, 84% of whites approved of interracial marriage.

B. Polls show that the approval of White and Black marriages are becoming more acceptable in the U.S. by blacks.

1. Gallup suggests that in 1969, only 56% of blacks approved of interracial marriage.

2. Gallup suggests that in 2013, 96% of blacks approved of interracial marriage.

III. Interracial relationships consist of multiple challenges.

A. Before 1967, interracial marriage was illegal in many states (including Virginia), sending many couples into exile and through the hardest of times.

1. Richard and Mildred Loving went through an arrest for their marriage in Virginia which led to a legal battle.

2. For eight years Ruth and Sir Khama lived as exiles in England, until the Bamangwato sent a personal cable to the Queen in protest.