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Gem of the Ocean

August Wilson

Gem of the Ocean

August Wilson

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  • Background
    • Act Summaries & Analyses
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  • Act II
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    • Summary - Background - Act Summaries & Analyses - Character Analysis - Themes - Symbols & Motifs - Literary Devices - Important Quotes - Essay Topics

    Gem of the Ocean Essay Topics

    1.

    How does Wilson use character Names as symbols in this play? What might be the greater meaning behind Ester’s, Solly’s, Caesar’s, and Citizen’s names?

    2.

    Discuss The City of Bones. What does it represent to the characters in Gem of the Ocean?

    3.

    How does Gem of the Ocean depict the power of Black Community? Support your response with evidence from the text.

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    August Wilson
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