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• Baraka's Concept of the Revolutionary Theatre

  In this essay, Carole Hamilton discusses Baraka's concept of the "Revolutionary Theatre" as it applies to his early play, Dutchman.

• Jones' Dutchman

  In this article, George Ralph offers another meaning for the title of Jones's play, one that has a meaning more directly rooted in the vocabulary of theatre—and one that bears considerable significance to the events that transpire between Lula and Clay.

• LeRoi Jones' Dutchman: A Brief Ride on a Doomed Ship

  In this excerpt, Hugh Nelson compares Jones' play to the legend of the Flying Dutchman. He also explains how the playwright employs facets of the legend to create both modern myth and contemporary truth.

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1. Dutchman: Introduction
2. Dutchman: Summary
   1. Scene 1 Summary
   2. Scene 2 Summary
3. Dutchman: Amiri Baraka Biography
4. Dutchman: Themes
5. Dutchman: Style
6. Dutchman: Historical Context
7. Dutchman: Critical Overview
8. Dutchman: Character Analysis
   1. Clay
   2. Other Characters
9. Dutchman: Essays and Criticism
   1. Baraka's Concept of the Revolutionary Theatre
   2. Jones' Dutchman
   3. LeRoi Jones' Dutchman: A Brief Ride on a Doomed Ship
10. Dutchman: Compare and Contrast
11. Dutchman: Topics for Further Study
12. Dutchman: Media Adaptations
13. Dutchman: What Do I Read Next?
14. Dutchman: Bibliography and Further Reading
15. Dutchman: Pictures
16. Copyright

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