The Color of Water follows a loosely chronological path in recounting Ruth's and Jame's linves. James McBride does not strictly follow chronology. James jumps back and forth in time. The author focus' more one themes than it does on chronology. James does no tell the story of his past, but he speaks of his feelings and perspective of his thoughts. These next four themes are the major subjects that were dicussed throughout the book :
1st- James wants to figure out the past by understanding the present and future.
2nd- The biggest thing Ruth and James faced were racism towards them and their family.
3rd- Ruth has a self-reliance and self- motivation. She tries her best to find jobs in the New York City Community fitting in with the colored ones. She also insists on work and education for her children.
4th- James knew there were secrets that his mom was keeping from him. James wanted to know more about his mother's past but she would just simply say, " i'm the color of water".
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