Why there is hatred in the Watson's go to Birmingham?

Answer 1

This book is about an African-American family from the northern part of the United States that visits family in Birmingham, Alabama during the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s. During this time, a church was bombed, killing 4 little girls. The hatred that someone must have to bomb a church (which would have been a sacred place in the 1960s) that would have been filled with children (again something sacred, as children are viewed as innocents) is probably the hatred you mean. The hatred comes from people who fear that anyone different is a threat. In this situation, it was white men threatened by anyone of color.

Answer 2

Hatred is present in "The Watsons Go to Birmingham" due to the historical context of racism and segregation in the United States during the 1960s. The novel explores themes of prejudice, discrimination, and violence towards African Americans, which fuel the hatred depicted in the story. The Watson family's experiences reveal how racism impacts individuals and communities on a personal level.