I'm still not sure if the show wants us to judge Sam for her anger or if it want us to join in. Then again, that's exactly what Sam's dad would say. And, the way she reacts to his phone call - it's off-putting, even for the staunchest Sam apologist - speaks to a form of anger that's more dangerous for Sam than anyone else. Sam's father, who is white, represents a different form of oppressive whiteness for her. It's also intriguing that DWP brought on another character - this show is good at utilizing every character it introduces, and Sam's forlorn-looking father will likely make a return appearance. Relationships with parents are never easy, but Sam's dismissal of her dad feels like a symptom of something more nefarious. When her father calls to check in, Sam snaps, hanging up on him before he can finish his sentence.
But the show wants us to see her as flawed. In a lot of ways, Sam is our protagonist, our trusty guide through the halls of Winchester's socio-political drama. The second season of Dear White People is, once again, indecisive on the character of Sam.
