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• Betsey's Developing Sense of Identity

  Sarah Madsen Hardy has a doctorate in English literature and is a freelance writer and editor. In the following essay, the author discusses how the protagonist’s relationships with three domestic servants shape her developing sense of identity in Betsey Brown.

• Popular Culture in the 1950s

  Brent has a Ph.D. in American culture, specializing in film studies, from the University of Michigan. She is a freelance writer and teaches courses in the history of American cinema. In the following essay, Brent discusses references to popular culture and African-American celebrities of the 1950s in Shange’s novel.

• An Interview with Ntozake Shange

  In the following composite interview, Shange espouses her beliefs on what makes a poet and how geography influences poetic development.

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1. Betsey Brown: Introduction
2. Betsey Brown: Summary
3. Betsey Brown: Ntozake Shange Biography
4. Betsey Brown: Themes
5. Betsey Brown: Style
6. Betsey Brown: Historical Context
7. Betsey Brown: Critical Overview
8. Betsey Brown: Character Analysis
9. Betsey Brown: Essays and Criticism
   1. Betsey's Developing Sense of Identity
   2. Popular Culture in the 1950s
   3. An Interview with Ntozake Shange
10. Betsey Brown: Compare and Contrast
11. Betsey Brown: Topics for Further Study
12. Betsey Brown: Media Adaptations
13. Betsey Brown: What Do I Read Next?
14. Betsey Brown: Bibliography and Further Reading
15. Betsey Brown: Pictures
16. Copyright

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