The Blues I'm Playing | Topics for Further Study

House parties initially provide Oceola with income and later with an important link to Harlem. Using books and other sources about the history of black life in New York City, write a description of a Harlem house party or rent party.

Oceola takes a rather unconventional approach to planning her wedding. Find the description and speculate about the significance of this in relation to her character and the story's meanings.

Did you find that your feelings about any of the characters changed significantly as you read the story?
If yes, try to locate and explain the...

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