Coates writes, “But you are a black boy, and you must be responsible for your body in a way that other boys cannot know. Indeed you must be responsible for the worst actions of other black bodies, which somehow, will always be assigned to you” (p. 71). Why do you think he is so intentional in mentioning the word “body”?
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Coates is so intentional in mentioning the word “body” because he is of the opinion that black boys should be responsible for their actions.

Coates wants every black boys to be responsible for his action instead of blaming others or something for it.

Moreover, all black boys are not alike in their actions. Everyone is unique in his own way. Black is not a reason for irresponsibility.

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