African American Identity in the City in August Wilson's Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

Nonfiction, Entertainment, Drama, Anthologies
Cover of the book African American Identity in the City in August Wilson's Ma Rainey's Black Bottom by Patrick Ludwig, GRIN Verlag
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Patrick Ludwig ISBN: 9783640427994
Publisher: GRIN Verlag Publication: September 15, 2009
Imprint: GRIN Verlag Language: English
Author: Patrick Ludwig
ISBN: 9783640427994
Publisher: GRIN Verlag
Publication: September 15, 2009
Imprint: GRIN Verlag
Language: English

Seminar paper from the year 1998 in the subject American Studies - Literature, grade: 2, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (FB05 Englisches Seminar), course: The City in American Literature and Culture, language: English, abstract: This paper will be concerned with the possible ways of construction of identity or the loss of identity - particularly the African American identity - in the modern metropolis as it is described in August Wilson's play Ma Rainey's Black Bottom. Which ways to construct a proper identity present themselves to the characters in the play and what will happen when they fail to acknowledge and accept these ways? In this regard, I will examine the relevance of music, society, and Christian religion. Chapter Two will show that it is essential for the understanding of the alienation of the individual, in this case specifically the alienation of the African American musician, to take into consideration the differences between rural South and urban North and the different kinds of music connected to them. From the contrast of South and North, i.e. rural and urban springs the conflict between the old, down-home blues and the new, urban blues, which will later become swing or jazz respectively. The chapter will further address the question which impact this conflict will have on the life scripts of the individual characters. Moreover, the connection between the musician, his instrument, and the music will be examined and explained. Chapter Three will explore the various facets of alienation and their respective sources in more detail. Moreover, it will identify and further illuminate possible ways of forming identity and which processes endanger and impede the formation of identity. Therefore, it is first necessary to diagnose how Wilson and his characters' actions describe the urban environment. Do these actions benefit or harm the formation of identity or do they promote alienation? Can music, religion, or ancestral awareness help the city-dwelling individual to arrive at a full-rounded ontological definition of selfhood? Chapter Four will summarise the findings of the previous chapters and evaluate them with regard to the questions raised in this introduction.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Seminar paper from the year 1998 in the subject American Studies - Literature, grade: 2, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (FB05 Englisches Seminar), course: The City in American Literature and Culture, language: English, abstract: This paper will be concerned with the possible ways of construction of identity or the loss of identity - particularly the African American identity - in the modern metropolis as it is described in August Wilson's play Ma Rainey's Black Bottom. Which ways to construct a proper identity present themselves to the characters in the play and what will happen when they fail to acknowledge and accept these ways? In this regard, I will examine the relevance of music, society, and Christian religion. Chapter Two will show that it is essential for the understanding of the alienation of the individual, in this case specifically the alienation of the African American musician, to take into consideration the differences between rural South and urban North and the different kinds of music connected to them. From the contrast of South and North, i.e. rural and urban springs the conflict between the old, down-home blues and the new, urban blues, which will later become swing or jazz respectively. The chapter will further address the question which impact this conflict will have on the life scripts of the individual characters. Moreover, the connection between the musician, his instrument, and the music will be examined and explained. Chapter Three will explore the various facets of alienation and their respective sources in more detail. Moreover, it will identify and further illuminate possible ways of forming identity and which processes endanger and impede the formation of identity. Therefore, it is first necessary to diagnose how Wilson and his characters' actions describe the urban environment. Do these actions benefit or harm the formation of identity or do they promote alienation? Can music, religion, or ancestral awareness help the city-dwelling individual to arrive at a full-rounded ontological definition of selfhood? Chapter Four will summarise the findings of the previous chapters and evaluate them with regard to the questions raised in this introduction.

More books from GRIN Verlag

Cover of the book Remigration und Kontinuitätssicherung - Arnold Bergstraesser by Patrick Ludwig
Cover of the book Deutschlands neue Außenpolitik - und wer macht sie? Debatten, Institutionen und Personen. Ein Essay by Patrick Ludwig
Cover of the book Kosten-Nutzen-Kalkulation nach Homans by Patrick Ludwig
Cover of the book Die Entwicklung von Kindern mit ADHS by Patrick Ludwig
Cover of the book Benchmarking der Telekommunikations-Dienstleistungen für Geschäftskunden am Beispiel des deutschen Marktes by Patrick Ludwig
Cover of the book Die keltische Religion in Irland und ihre Beeinflussung durch die Christianisierung by Patrick Ludwig
Cover of the book Die politischen, wirtschaftlichen und gesellschaftlichen Transformationen in den osteuropäischen Ländern nach 1989. Wie stabil sind die Demokratien heute? by Patrick Ludwig
Cover of the book Der Internationale Gerichtshof by Patrick Ludwig
Cover of the book Just War Theory by Patrick Ludwig
Cover of the book Demokratische Revolutionen - Entstehung Folgen und Ausblick am Beispiel der Bundesrepublik Jugoslawien und der Ukraine by Patrick Ludwig
Cover of the book Teenagersexualität - Vom Anbandeln, übers Schmusen, zum ungewollten Kind - by Patrick Ludwig
Cover of the book Impacts Of Maritime Insecurity On Peace And Stability In The Indian Ocean Region by Patrick Ludwig
Cover of the book Sexualpädagogik - Sollte man Schüler vor ihrem eigenen Wesen durch Unwissenheit schützen, indem man die Thematik ihrer eigenen Sexualität nicht im Unterricht behandelt? by Patrick Ludwig
Cover of the book British Airways: Foreign Exchange Exposure by Patrick Ludwig
Cover of the book Zwischen Repression und Revolution - Jugend in den Anfangsjahren des Stalinismus by Patrick Ludwig
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy