Dubois's selection "Of the Coming of John" where the main character, John, also experiences separation from his life due to his education. ... As he brings his homework home, and finds difficulty in his home environment, he isolates himself to find a more suitable work environment. ... As John is exploring the north, he sees everything that should have been right in his home town and decides to return home and change their lives. ... His duty is to enlighten his community and bring about more equality in his town. ... This quote portrays John as heroic and unwavering, however, when hi...

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