Analysis Of The Lesson By Toni Cade Bambara

In the short story “The Lesson” by Toni Cade Bambara provides an inspirational moral by the last line of the story. This moral was social inequality in society, and the lack of education for black children. This was the lesson taught throughout the story because Miss Moore wanted to constantly educate the children on the injustice that took place in the community. Sylvia was reluctant to the teachings until the end of one educational trip Miss Moore had taken them to. This trip was to F.O.A Schwarz, which was a toy store one the richer side of town. The importance of this visit was to show the children that they can change their life for the better and become educated so they can afford the expenses in the toy store. Sylvia had though Miss