The Great White Hope | Summary
Act 1, Scene 1
The play opens on Brady’s farm in Parchmont, Ohio. There is a discussion between Brady, identi- fied as ‘‘the heavyweight champion’’; Fred, his manager; Cap’n Dan, ‘‘a champion of earlier days’’; Smitty, ‘‘a famous sportswriter’’; and several members of the press including photographers. Goldie, Jack Jefferson’s manager, is also present. The group, with the exception of Goldie, is encouraging Brady to re-enter the ring in reaction to the recent performance of black athlete Jack Jefferson, who is a serious boxing contender. Cap’n...
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