African Studies Question

Read

The Piano Lesson by August Wilson (Vol. 2)

Everyday Use by Alice Walker (Vol. 2)

Prompt

Both the play and the story deal with similar issues: Family conflict and the challenge of honoring African American heritage in a changing world.

  • Compare the family conflicts in both readings – how do the main characters in each text push against each other?
  • At the end of each reading, what conclusions can the reader draw about honoring the past while living in the present?
  • Your initial response should be 3 paragraphs (5-8 sentences each)
  • Explain your ideas in detail
  • Include 3 quotes from the readings (1 from each author) to support your ideas

Be sure to use MLA-style in-text citations for ALL quotes and examples from the text

  • An MLA-style in-text citationLinks to an external site. should include the author’s last name and the page number in parentheses after the quotation.
    • DO NOT use line numbers or paragraph numbers
    • Page numbers are in the upper right corner of the page
    • You don’t need to include a Works Cited page

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