Mulatto

by Langston Hughes

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Mulatto Questions and Answers

What are the techniques of Mulatto by Langston Hughes?

Who is the protagonist in Mulatto?

In describing Mulatto as a realistic play, why is it important that the play contain many details about the plantation and the customs of the country?

Explain the historical context or setting of "Mulatto" in regards to why the main character of this drama was at the mercy of societal forces for his/her problems.

What is Georges's only inheritance?

In the play Mulatto, how do you see the theme playing out in modern American culture?

In the story Mulatto, which character would like to see Cora and the way she looks?

I wanted to use eNotes on Mulatto for one of my sources for my essay, but I don't know how to do in text citation.  Can someone tell me how?

How does Robert in "Mulatto" compare with Dee in "Everyday Use" by Alice Walker?

In the play Mulatto, how is the minor theme of African Americans challenging the notion of knowing their place addressed through the characters and the situations they face?

In what ways can you describe Mulatto as a realistic play?