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• Dramatization of Black Soldiers' Struggle During WWII

  In this essay, the author discusses how Fuller dramatizes the black soldiers’ struggle and the two wars that black soldiers fought in World War II.

• Theatre Chronicle

  The author examines Fuller’s play, citing its recent Pulitzer Prize victory as well-deserved. In appraising the racial themes of the drama, the critic credits Fuller with ‘‘creating a truly tragic character’’ in Sergeant Waters.

• Favorable Review of Fuller's Play

  Calling A Soldier’s Play a ‘‘flawed but estimable’’ work, the author offers a mostly favorable review, noting that Fuller’s play is representative of the growth of the Negro Ensemble Company that produced the drama.

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1. A Soldier's Play: Introduction
2. A Soldier's Play: Summary
   1. Act I Summary
   2. Act II Summary
3. A Soldier's Play: Charles Fuller Biography
4. A Soldier's Play: Characters
5. A Soldier's Play: Themes
6. A Soldier's Play: Style
7. A Soldier's Play: Historical Context
8. A Soldier's Play: Critical Overview
9. A Soldier's Play: Essays and Criticism
   1. Dramatization of Black Soldiers' Struggle During WWII
   2. Theatre Chronicle
   3. Favorable Review of Fuller's Play
10. A Soldier's Play: Compare and Contrast
11. A Soldier's Play: Topics for Further Study
12. A Soldier's Play: Media Adaptations
13. A Soldier's Play: What Do I Read Next?
14. A Soldier's Play: Bibliography and Further Reading
15. A Soldier's Play: Pictures
16. Copyright

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