Symphony of Secrets

How would you compare and contrast The Effects of Individual and Institutional Racism that Josephine and Bern face? What has changed in 100 years, and what remains the same?

Josephine experiences sound-color synesthesia throughout the novel, meaning that she sees colors whenever she hears sounds. Analyze at least three to four examples of her color associations and delve more deeply into the emotional details that such associations evoke.

Slocumb describes music as a blueprint for an emotional experience. How are musical and emotional connections formed—or changed—for Josephine and Bern? Use specific examples from the text to support your analysis.