Divided Inheritance

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Focusing on the memoir genre, this seminar paper explores its unique characteristics and differentiates it from novels and autobiographies. It specifically analyzes James McBride's "The Color of Water" and Barack Obama's "Dreams from My Father," both of which address the complexities of growing up with a divided cultural heritage amidst racial discrimination. The paper discusses the theoretical framework of memoirs, historical context, and key themes such as familial relationships and identity, culminating in a comparative analysis of the two works.