Raymond Johnson Comments 1 and 2

Comment One
I strongly agree with Matthew in saying that Burton’s perceptiveness allows us as readers to discover the thoughts of other characters. I think this is possible, not only because of Burton’s perceptiveness, but also because of his major role in the Stanton campaign. This position allows him to really view all the major characters for extended periods.

Comment TwoWhat Michael and Naomi said about Burton’s race being something that made the book stand out was true. It is interesting because there are not quite as many African-American politicians as there are representatives of other races. Burton makes for an entertaining character, because he is so aware of how differently characters in the book treat him from others. This is just another example of how Burton’s first-person perspective allows the reader to feel more involved in the story.