Jordan experiences isolation and loneliness from "summary" of New Kid by Jerry Craft
Throughout the story, Jordan often finds himself feeling alone and disconnected from those around him. He struggles to fit in at his new school, Riverdale Academy Day School, where he is one of the few students of color. Jordan’s classmates at Riverdale come from wealthy backgrounds and have different interests and experiences than he does. This disconnect makes Jordan feel isolated and like he doesn’t belong. Jordan’s feelings of loneliness are exacerbated by the microaggressions and stereotypes he experiences at school. His classmates make assumptions about him based on his race, and Jordan feels like he is constantly being judged and misunderstood. He struggles to find friends who truly understand him and his experiences, which only adds t...
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