The way in which we perceive ourselves and others? What is the main reason we ought to be classified as something? Do you believe that the way we’re classified today (as African-American, Asian, Caucasian, Hispanic, etc.) has defined correctly your identity? Or is the sub-race classification, that once existed, should be adopted again?
In “Angel Levine,” by Bernard Malamud, the character Manischevitz is living a dreadful, gloomy period in his life, that is filtered with a series of unfortunate events. Surprisingly he is visited by an angel, whose name is Alexander Levin and happens to be Jewish and of colored skin. During their first encounter, Manischevitz is skeptical about Levine being an authentic angel.
“To test Levine he asked, ‘Then where are your wings?’”
No at all content with the response, Manischevitz continues his quest for proof, “‘So tell me,’ Manischevitz said triumphantly, ‘how did you get here?’ ‘I was transmitted.’ Still troubled, the tailor said, ‘If you are a Jew, say the blessing for