Problem: Colson Whiteheads book is a work of fiction in a genre called magical realism. Using the book The Underground Railroad help me answer the following questions so I understand better (only use the The Underground Railroad as a resource);
Why do you think Whitehead chose to tell his story using magical realism?
Why do you think the author chose to portray a literal railroad?
How did this aspect of magical realism impact the concept of how the real Underground Railroad worked?
Does The Underground Railroad change the way we look at the history of America, especially in the time of slavery and abolitionism?
How so?
Finally, do you feel that reading historical fiction is a good way to learn about the past? Why or why not?