Why are the race riots important to the background of the story ("notes of a native son")? a. the narrator's views on race are shaped by the race riots. b. the narrator's father dies because of the riots. c. they give real context to the narrator's opinions on race. d. the narrator participates in the riots after the funeral

C. They give real context to the narrator's opinions on race.hope this helps

The correct answer is C. The race riots give real context to the narrator's opinion on race. Balwin dies right before the race riots begin. His father had always believed in racism and that black people were to tread carefully around white people. Balwin had different ideas, but through his life also learned that racism was a real thing, but remained confused wishing his father could help him find the answers to his questions.. The race riots gave context to the changing and evolving ideas of Baldwin.

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