The actors that the casting agency chooses is part of this model because they choose people who fit the stereotypical role, for the characters that they are trying to fulfill. ... Carlton's character was chosen because he fits the role of an African American man who carries himself in a way that differs from that of traditional stereotypes. ... Will is put out in the show to be a hoodlum from Philadelphia, who doesn't know how to carry himself in an upper class household, but that may not be how the viewers see him. They may see him as able to live with the upper class and they may ...

• Word Count: 1072
• Approx Pages: 4

This teaches a child of the minority to regret her background because she is different and does not represent the values of the community. ... She still sees the levels of color and feels she does not belong. ... Thurman does this by giving the reader insight into Emma Lou's mind and showing how the character has come to be racist against herself and her own people. Thurman's character is constantly looking for acceptance by others although she is not strong enough to accept her own color or those who are as dark as or darker than she. ... Thurman's character travels from pl...

• Word Count: 1573
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Well . . . it is true that this is not so much a profile of a Hollywood queen as perhaps a queen of the Nile - But what does it matter? ... Beneatha does not give into this temptation, resulting in her self-appointed superiority. ... Although Beneatha has chosen a career path, she is not sure what she would like to do in her spare time. ... As Beneatha's interests change, so does who she is. ... Beneatha's mood changes instantly, and she says, "Too many things - too many things have happened today. ...

• Word Count: 1948
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School