Baraka’s play is a highly symbolic
critique addressing racial hatred
between blacks and whites in
America, focusing on the political
and psychological conflicts
confronting black men during the
1960s.
You will write a response essay to
The Dutchman. You may
supplement the viewing of the
film with additional research.
2 pages-single spaced-12 font.
These are important questions to
consider in your essay:
Discuss the symbolism behind title, ‘Dutchman’ and how Baraka relates this metaphor to the
black experience?
What is communicated by the train as the setting?
Discuss Baraka’s complex construction of the male and female characters.
The documentary can be accessed at The Dutchman Full Movie:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VRoOAmtHsQ
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