Emma has a dislike for Effie because she is a Halfwhite, which is a person of mixed race. Emma is a full-blooded Black woman and she feels that Effie is not fully accepted by either the Black or White communities. She also feels that Effie is not fully aware of the struggles that Black people face in society.
John's actions towards Emma were wrong. He was trying to make a point about the unfairness of colorism, but his actions were misguided and hurtful. He should have taken a more constructive approach to addressing the issue.
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● Why do you think Emma has such a dislike for Effie? For Halfwhites?
● Was John right to do what he did to Emma?
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