 It is thus revealed that Sherrod is illiterate as well as innumerate, as he does not know that the two books he is trying to pass off to Bubbles as a textbook and its associated workbook are actually an algebra textbook and a dictionary; Sherrod is completely unaware of his blunder, as he cannot read the titles on the covers.Bubbles, who can read, immediately notices Sherrod's lie and shows disappointment.When Bubbles finds Sherrod dealing on a school day, he tries to talk to him and is attacked by an addict who needs money.