In "Listen is Silent, or The Usurer," Rebecca McNutt reflects on the origins of racism, questioning when humanity first succumbed to such profound hatred. She ponders how individuals could turn against their own kin, exploring the deeply ingrained nature of prejudice that leads to such monstrous behavior.
The author grapples with the unsettling idea of how society came to accept discrimination as normal. By challenging readers to think critically about the historical roots of racism, McNutt invites a contemplation on the emotional and moral impact of these attitudes on humanity's collective conscience.