Step-by-step explanation:
it's the Donte who is suffering, beacuse of the racism which is Alan as a example. when in the book Donte Says "I need a fencing teacher"
as we know Donte he isn't a athlete never was, but knowing this the writer uses This to show Donte determination to learn Fencing and win against his rival (Alan).
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