The 1960’s Civil Rights Era Through the Eyes of A Child. The Road to Freedom. I Lived on the Other Side of the Line.
I Lived on the Other Side of the Line establishes a descriptive and effective atmosphere for the times leading up to, during, and after the civil rights movement. It offers a twofold look at this era, examining Shane’s direct contact with the Klu Klux Klan (KKK) as well as other youth impacted by racist events. It also shows how the KKK’s ideology affected how people thought and acted, including the pain, hurt, and fear inflicted on blacks in the community. Presented through a child’s perspective, this narrative addresses the themes of freedom, discrimination, and segregation during one of the nation’s most difficult and important times in history. The description includes views and experiences of other citizens across the different cites and situations during that time.