King of the Bingo Game

by Ralph Ellison

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Investigate the ''Great Migration'' of African Americans from the Southern states to the major Northern cities during the 1930s and 1940s. In what ways does the character of the Bingo King symbolize these migrants?

What was the racial composition of New York City in the 1940s? In which neighborhoods did most black residents reside? Examine the contrasts between how African Americans were treated in the Northern regions versus the Southern regions during this era.

Bingo and other forms of gambling have seen a significant rise in popularity in recent years. Why do you believe this trend has occurred? Are the aspirations of people hoping to win similar to the motivations behind the Bingo King's actions?

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