Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom Questions and Answers

Who is the antagonist of  Ma Rainey's Black Bottom by August Wilson? Who is the protagonist? What is the dramatic conflict?

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What past events does Levee speak of that have greatly affected his attitude about race? This pertaining to the play Ma Rainey's Black Bottom.

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What are the power dynamics in Ma Rainey's Black Bottom?

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How is Wilson’s play Ma Rainey's Black Bottom tragic according to Aristotle’s definition of tragedy?

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In Ma Rainey's Black Bottom by August Wilson, how does Sturdyvant try to assert power?

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In August Wilson's play Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, why are various characters given unusual names and nicknames?

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In Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, how do different characters try to assert power?

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What is the thesis of the story of Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom?  

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