Playing in the Dark: Whiteness and the Literary Imagination
Toni Morrison
Playing in the Dark: Whiteness and the Literary Imagination
Toni Morrison
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Playing in the Dark: Whiteness and the Literary Imagination Essay Topics
1.
Morrison thinks that literary critics have long ignored the Africanist presence in American literature. Do you agree or disagree? Use textual evidence to support your position.
2.
What does Morrison mean by “Africanism?” What does it refer to?
3.
According to Morrison, what were the difficulties presented by early American self-definitions?
