Beautiful Creatures discussion

I'm sorry but you should know that the terms "Colored people" and "African" Are not socially accepted words since like 1964 and it’s not good to say Africans because Africa is a Continent not a Country, and the story takes place in S. Carolina. The correct term would be "Black" or even better: "African American".

i'm pretty sure Ethans nanny has darked skin though. i do not think in anyay that the authors were racist, but you have agood point. they didnt mention many other dark skinned people other than his nanny

Anyway as for your question The Keeper Marian Ashcroft is black and so is Amma. The book calls Marian Ashcroft black, but we know now that Amma is black because the lady casting her for the movie is black.

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There is proof of stereotyping throughout the book. After all, the story begins with a famous quote from Dr. Martin Luther. The description of Ravenwood Mansion is all about don't judge the inside based on the appearance of the outside. Lena is stereotyped by the people in Gatlin. Dr. King's quote at the beginning of the story is "Injustice Anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere". It is not your imagination that prejudices do exists in this story. I am glad you asked. You may have worded your thoughts in a way that may not be seen as socially acceptable or politically correct, but you state a few valid points.

I kinda like that the author didn't put a color on the majority of her charactors, leaves it up to you to picture it. She does mention Marian as being "a mix of so many bloodlines..." and how she has dark skin. Amma was never specified as black but thats how I picture her and eventhough I know that Link is white, in my head head he's black! Not sure why! And for what it's worth, the book is based in the "deep south" as they reference it, so there are bound to be a good mix of color. I think that Kami Garcia just kinda expected readers to think that. Good question though, one of my favorite books!

☆♥☆Kat★♡★ wrote: "David wrote: "I'm sorry but you should know that the terms "Colored people" and "African" Are not socially accepted words since like 1964 and it’s not good to say Africans because Africa is a Conti..."

So many applause for this. Very well stated. And very true about casting. Directors and producers take creative license when casting for movies/television. As we've seen quite a lot in the last several years, even roles that are canonically a specific race or sex have been changed to suit what the people making the film/show want. So casting a black or white actor doesn't prove that the character was black, white, etc., in the source material.

As for the books, I've yet the read them so I can't add anything else to the discussion.