6-D pg 134-135

The names "Black Elvis" and "Butch" are metaphoric. Black Elvis is a guitarist and shares other traits with Elvis. Both men dress similarly and and Black Elvis sings some of Elvis' songs. Certain elements from the text also link Black Elvis to Elvis. One quote is, "He was Black Elvis. He had a show to put on." Black Elvis wants to be similar to Elvis in the fact that Elvis was legendary. Black Elvis wants to show everyone that he himself is legendary and can be successful. Black Elvis represents change. Elvis changed the way some looked at music and dancing. Black Elvis changes the way his community views him through his music.