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The Leaves of Autumn
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Plot Summary of The Leaves of Autumn
"This story chronicles the life of a black man who rises from his social station in the Deep South to great heights of achievement. His relationship to his grandfather as well as his friendship with a white neighbour are woven into a plot which takes the reader through a book written with much authenticity."
Regina Pounds, Resident Scholar



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Plot
Political/social activism Yes
Family, loving relations Yes
Special relationship with - grandpa
Culture clash? - family young v. old guard
Is this an adult or child's book? - Adult or Young Adult Book
Outside culture (society) - American Black - American South
If story of urban/rural... - Small town life
Ethnic/regional/gender life Yes

Main Character
Gender - Male
Profession/status: - airforce pilot
Age: - 20's-30's
Is this an ordinary person caught up in events? Yes
Ethnicity/Nationality - Black
How sensitive is this character? - sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor - Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence - Smarter than most other characters
Physique - average physique

Main Adversary
Identity: - society
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in: - a moderate amount

Setting
United States Yes
The US: - Deep South
Asia/Pacific Yes

Style
Person - mostly 3rd
Accounts of torture and death? - moderately detailed references to deaths
Unusual Style: - No single main character?
Amount of dialog - roughly even amounts of descript and dialog
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