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"The Cult of Bebop"
 
 
 

ISSUES:

JAZZ

CULTURE

RACE

 

Purpose
Dizzy frames this autobiographic chapter as an answer to prevailing myths about Bebop.  Therefore the format is clearly related to his purpose. 
 
 
 
[Q]   What particular message did Dizzy trying to give?

[Q]   How does this message relate to the way he shaped his memories?
 

The purpose can also affect the nature of the experiences included.
[Q]   What view of self did Dizzy portray?

[Q]  Does he seem to have omitted any aspects?