Richard is a curious child. He is eager to count, read, and is constantly questioning the world around him. These questions, combined with particular family circumstances, lead him to discover very complex, emotional truths about his community at a very young age. In chapter two, Richard begins to uncover the distinctions between "black" and "white," along with the fear associated with these distinctions. Richard's education concerning the importance of money is also heavily emphasized in this section. While Richard is learning about these very "adult" issues, he also is still learning lessons considered normal for a child to learn.
On page 49, Richard learns the basic childhood lesson of what happens when you smash a bee between your hands.
On pages 54-55, Richard experiences "white" violence related to the death of his Uncle Hoskins.
On pages 67-68 and 62-64, he learns what actions individuals will take in order to make a living, and/or simply provide food for themselves.
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