How we cite our quotes: (Section.Paragraph)
Quote #10
"I'm not a nigger," Jason said, high and close above father's head. (6.10)
Oh, wow. He really says that, in this passage near the end of the story, on Mr. Jason's shoulders, higher than everyone else, as though he's the king of the world. His statement can be taken to mean that in Jefferson, those who are white do not have to worry about being abandoned, whereas those with relatively little power, such as Nancy, do.