Theater critic Robert Brustein has criticized Wilson's play Fences on the grounds that, "his recurrent theme is the familiar American charge of victimization." ... Robert Brustein's analysis is correct and Wilson's play is primarily a social critique that dramatizes the effects of racism. ... Blacks are left with an inability to pursue happiness while taking care of their responsibilities. ... Troy had been left with no-win scenario. ...

• Word Count: 1319
• Approx Pages: 5
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Because of this, hundreds of Union soldiers left the army (Fincher). ... Robert Shaw, commander of this infantry, was one of the few white commanders who treated his troops with dignity and respect. ... Robert Shaw of the 54th Massachusetts demanded that his regiment be given the opportunity to engage in battle and not just the menial tasks assigned to them (Fincher). ...

• Word Count: 2424
• Approx Pages: 10
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

They had several children, one of whom, Mary who also grew up and bought a farm, and bought a slave, Robert, whom she later freed and married. Mary and Robert lived on the family farm and bore Benjamin Bannaky along with several other children. ... Banneker, along with many other African American heroes were left out of mainstream history over the years due to prejudice and the continuing belief that somehow, blacks were inferior thinkers and not capable of achieving higher education. ...

• Word Count: 1655
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

He eventually left the group due to a fear of assassination and his power. ... Malcolm left a legend, "his transition from racially based hatred to the racial pride necessary to the struggle for equality" ("Malcolm X.... Malcolm X is a great historical figure and left a lot of great footsteps for the post-generation. ... Robert compared the film to all races, "whether it be a remembrance or stepping in one's shoes for a while....

• Word Count: 1558
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Toni Morrison's Sula chronicles the unlikely friendship of two very different women. Nel Wright represents the archetypal mother and wife, a conformer who never leaves her hometown. Sula refuses the bonds of marriage and children, and sets out into the world, refusing tradition's version of woman. D...

• Word Count: 2386
• Approx Pages: 10
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

African American females are unique human beings. Like other women, they are burdened with the problems of being women in a male-dominated society that does not fully value the feminine perspective. Unlike other women, they are also faced with issues resulting from long-standing negative, stereotypi...

• Word Count: 2366
• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: High School