Question

student name _____________________________per. _ date ___________
today’s materials:

• book: born a crime: stories from a south african childhood by trevor noah — chapters 8 (

obert\)

• objective: analyze how noah characterizes his parents, their parenting, and his relationship with them.

1. in what ways is trevors relationship with his father different from his relationship with his mother? provide two examples from todays reading and carefully explain your thinking.

Explanation:

To answer this, we analyze the text "Born a Crime" Chapter 8. First, for presence: Trevor’s mother is a constant presence (raises him, guides daily life), while his father (Robert) is more absent (meets occasionally). Second, for emotional connection: With his mother, there’s deep trust (she protects him from apartheid’s harms), but with his father, interactions are more formal/distant (conversations are brief, less personal sharing). These examples show the differing dynamics—mother as primary caregiver, father as a more distant figure.

Answer:

1. Presence: Trevor’s mother is a daily, active presence in his life (e.g., she raises him, provides guidance, and is involved in his day - to - day experiences). In contrast, his father (Robert) is largely absent, and Trevor only meets him occasionally.
2. Emotional Connection and Depth of Relationship: With his mother, there is a deep emotional bond and trust. For example, his mother protects him from the dangers and injustices of apartheid - era South Africa, showing a strong sense of care and commitment. With his father, the relationship is more distant and formal; their interactions are often brief, and there is less of the intimate, personal sharing that exists between Trevor and his mother.