Race Quotes in I Know This Much is True

How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)

Quote #4

"That's the trouble with survival of the fittest, isn't it, Dominick? The corpse at your feet. That little inconvenience." (13.58)

Racism is far from a victimless crime because there's always the oppressed people getting walked all over. Of course, most of the time the oppressor doesn't think about this, because it's not like they consider the oppressed people anyway.

Quote #5

"Hey, You! Hey, white boy! Get f***ed!" (13.59)

Dominick doesn't know if Ralph is yelling at him, a specific white boy, or if his anger is directed at all white boys. For Ralph, either target would be valid.

Quote #6

"Why should you buy some Jap piece of s***?" (29.14)

Ray may have mellowed out in some respects with age, but his casual racism still exists in full force.