Rachel: A Play in Three Acts by Angelina Weld Grimké
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Author | Grimké, Angelina Weld, 1880-1958 |
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LoC No. | 20012270 |
Title | Rachel: A Play in Three Acts |
Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rachel_(play) |
Note | Reading ease score: 86.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
Credits | Mary Glenn Krause, Susan Carr and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Library of Congress) |
Summary | "Rachel: A Play in Three Acts" by Angelina Weld Grimké is a dramatic work written in the early 20th century. This play centers around Rachel Loving, a young girl navigating her upbringing in a small apartment with her widowed mother, Mrs. Mary Loving, and brother, Tom. The narrative delves into themes of race, motherhood, and societal challenges faced by African Americans, particularly focusing on Rachel's aspirations and her deep empathy for children of color. The opening portion of the play introduces us to the Loving family dynamic, showcasing the lively and affectionate relationship between Rachel and her mother. Rachel bursts into the room excitedly after an encounter with a young boy named Jimmy, revealing her playful spirit and youthful joy. As the scene unfolds, we learn more about their lives and the challenges they face, including Mrs. Loving's fatigue and the underlying tension regarding their racial identity. The conversation subtly hints at deeper social issues, with Rachel expressing her inseparable desire to care for children and her poignant reflections on the injustices that black children endure, foreshadowing the play's exploration of both personal and societal struggles. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
Language | English |
LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
Subject | American drama -- 20th century |
Subject | African Americans -- Drama |
Subject | African American women -- Drama |
Subject | African Americans -- Family relationships -- Drama |
Subject | Racism -- United States -- Drama |
Subject | Motherhood -- Drama |
Category | Text |
EBook-No. | 65112 |
Release Date | Apr 19, 2021 |
Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads | 262 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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