Reginald Dwayne Betts - 'Essay on Reentry'

The transcript reflects on a late-night introspection, where the speaker contemplates past mistakes and their impact on family dynamics. It explores the father-son relationship, unfulfilled legacies, and the quest for redemption and understanding. The narrative weaves through personal history, family bonds, and the struggle to reconcile past actions with present realities.

What does the narrator reflect on during his late-night introspection?

• His career achievements

• His time in prison and its impact on his family

• His childhood memories

• His financial struggles

How does the narrator describe his son's basketball skills?

• As average and unremarkable

• As a reflection of his own failures

• As impressive and full of potential

• As a hobby with no future

What is the significance of the narrator's father in the story?

• He taught the narrator how to play basketball

• He was a famous basketball player

• He was the narrator's coach

• He never saw the narrator play sports

How does the narrator's son provide comfort to him?

• By asking for more stories about prison

• By ignoring his father's past

• By telling him stories of his own

• By saying 'Daddy, it's OK'

What challenge does the narrator face when sharing stories with his family?

• His family is uninterested

• The stories are difficult to tell

• Making the stories interesting

• Finding the right time to share