Topdog/Underdog | Topics for Further Study

Write a short monologue from the perspective of a member of Lincoln’s crew. How does this crew member view the mark and the dealer? What are his observations? What role does he play in the hustle? Is it necessary for him to watch the cards at all times?

Research the history of blackface in America. What are its origins? Who were some of its more famous practitioners? Are aspects of blackface visible in today’s entertainment media?

Make a list of famous figures and the people who assassinated them. In some cases, the assassin, such as John Wilkes Booth, garners as much...

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