a small sub-Saharan African nation like Detroit.
In "The Sellout," Paul Beatty creates a satirical narrative centered around a controversial character in a small fictional town in sub-Saharan Africa, which serves as a metaphor for Detroit. The story highlights societal issues such as race relations, identity, and belonging, using humor to address serious themes. Beatty's work presents an unfiltered look at the complexities of contemporary life in America through the lens of an exaggerated, yet relatable, community.
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