... audience attentive to her remarks and allow a larger societal image to materialize from her character. Clay's character combats the societal norm of the African-American man of the 1960's in responding to Lula's aggressive comments in a calm and polite manner, keeping the audience involved in his ... itself". Does the ambivalence portrayed by Lula represent the greater American white society? The comments of Lula also bring to light the misconceptions surrounding African-American sexuality. Her overtly sexual character makes references to intercourse thoughout their dialogue, but also ac...

• Word Count: 1261
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

... an individual from another culture were to enter into a Black church, they would notice a culture of individuals who express their faith and love for God in a variety of ways. The African-American church uses drums, tambourines, pianos, and organs during their worship service. The choir sings more rhythmic songs than in a typical white church. Church is an emotional release for ... African-Americans. We sing, dance, shout, and cry during our service. When the preacher says something we agree with, we respond with a loud "Amen!" or "Preach preacher!" The church is an extended family in ....

• Word Count: 1387
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

... of how cultural, social, and even racial stigmas hold people back from achieving their true identity in life. This poem centers around the struggle of one African American man to overcome racial diversity and hatred in a home he works in, and it details his inner thoughts and desires to be accepted for who ... portrays the driving force that stands in the narrator's way of expressing how truly American he is. During the time that this poem was written, 1932, African Americans were not treated equally as Whites were, and this poem deals with that social stigma. It's this stigma that keeps ...

• Word Count: 2322
• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: Undergraduate