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1. Title (5 pts) Dream Country by Shannon Gibney ⸻ 2. Quote Power (10 pts) “To be African American is to be African without memory and American without privilege.” This quote stood out to me because it captures the root of the characters’ identity struggles. It reflects Kollie’s internal conflict of feeling caught between two worlds—Liberian heritage and American reality. ⸻ 3. Setting Sketch (15 pts) [Visual idea: draw a split setting — half Minneapolis streets with cold tones, half Liberian landscape with warmer colors] The setting shifts from America to Liberia, influencing how characters see themselves. Being in Liberia forces Kollie to confront his roots, while America shows how disconnected he feels from them. ⸻ 4. Visual Representations (20 pts) • Sketch of a cracked mask — Symbolizes broken identity and how each character hides parts of themselves. (Represents theme of identity) • A plane flying across an ocean — Shows the physical and emotional journey across continents. (Represents conflict of belonging and disconnection) ⸻ 5. Motivation in Context (20 pts) Kollie’s decision to return to Liberia is huge. It’s influenced by how isolated he feels in America—racial ...