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• References to Cultural and Historical Figures in Walker's Play

  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 cultural and historical figures in Walker’s play.

• Mother, Sister, Wife: A Dramatic Perspective

  Author Anthony Barthelemy discusses the political nature of The River Niger regarding its representations of women and men and their interracial and intersexual struggles.

• Mythic Patterns In River Niger and Ceremonies in Dark Old Men

  Author Chester Fontenot examines the dichotomy between mythic and linear conceptions of history, focusing on how Walker’s The River Niger seeks to resolve this conflict.

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1. The River Niger: Introduction
2. The River Niger: Summary
   1. Act I Summary
   2. Act II Summary
   3. Act III Summary
3. The River Niger: Joseph A. Walker Biography
4. The River Niger: Characters
5. The River Niger: Themes
6. The River Niger: Style
7. The River Niger: Historical Context
8. The River Niger: Critical Overview
9. The River Niger: Essays and Criticism
   1. References to Cultural and Historical Figures in Walker's Play
   2. Mother, Sister, Wife: A Dramatic Perspective
   3. Mythic Patterns In River Niger and Ceremonies in Dark Old Men
10. The River Niger: Compare and Contrast
11. The River Niger: Topics for Further Study
12. The River Niger: Media Adaptations
13. The River Niger: What Do I Read Next?
14. The River Niger: Bibliography and Further Reading
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