![]() ![]() To fight his alienation and the loss of his culture, Deming imagines he is on a mission at Ridgeborough from another planet. At Ridgeborough, Deming, now Daniel, feels alienated by his white peers. Since Vivian cannot support Michael and Deming, she decides to give Deming up for adoption.ĭeming is taken in by Peter and Kay Wilkinson, a white couple who bring him to live with them at Ridgeborough in upstate New York, where they teach at Carlough College. The situation worsens even more when Leon leaves for China. With her departure, Leon and Vivian have difficulties supporting the family. ![]() Leon and Vivian tell him she’s going to be away for a few days, but Polly doesn’t return. When Deming’s mother discusses them moving to Florida, Deming isn’t happy about the prospect, content living in the Bronx-with Leon, his mother’s boyfriend Leon’s sister, Vivian and Vivian’s son, Michael-despite their poverty. The novel begins with the day 10-year-old Deming sees his mother for the last time. ![]()
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