Milberry's Work and Experiences

Study Notes

Milberry's Work and Experiences

Milberry, a worker at a home, had a demanding schedule, rising at 5:30 am, preparing food, cleaning, and doing various chores
He felt overworked and undervalued, realizing he was doing too much for his wages
He observed the peculiar interactions and behaviors of the white staff and residents
Milberry personally noted dishonesty and inconsideration from some of the white staff

Milberry's Feelings and Perceptions

He felt that some white people were not kind to him
He believed that most white people weren't fair and didn't treat him well
He noticed the staff were constantly talking about affairs
Milberry thought the Home's atmosphere and treatment of staff felt "phony" and dishonest
He felt the staff and other white people's interactions were disingenuous
He felt the overall environment was inauthentic, a private game

Specific Observations

Milberry noticed the way white staff treated him and other black staff members
He observed that white staff and residents engaged in seemingly dishonest or exploitative activities
Milberry felt frustrated with the perceived negativity and dishonesty of white staff around him
He found the behavior of some nurses and supervisors unsettling and unprofessional
He thought the place's atmosphere was not genuine
He observed how the food quality changed, depending on whether visitors or people were around

Description

Explore Milberry's challenging role as a worker at a home, where he faced a demanding schedule and felt undervalued. His observations about the interactions with the white staff reveal deeper themes of race and inequality. Examine how Milberry's feelings of being overworked and unfairly treated contributed to his perception of the environment around him.