Six Degrees of Separation | Themes
Race and Racism
Paul is the only African-American character in the play. He recognizes that his race is a detriment in the society in which he wants to immerse himself, so he makes the best of it by claiming to be Sidney Poitier's son. Paul draws on the appeal of one of the first African-American actors who successfully challenged the race barrier, much as he is attempting to do now.
Paul makes pretensions to that world. He tells the Kittredges "I never knew I was black in that racist way 'til I was sixteen and came back here [to the United States]. I...
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