1. Critical Analysis of The Octoroon
Like Stephen, Pete shows an internalized racism towards other black characters especially the children threating to " 'kill some on 'em sure", and dehumanizing them by calling them " 'darkies..dem black tings...niggers"(Act 1, pg.5) These stock characters are typically shown with a cane or a limp, a they are usually lame, as seen in the stage directions for the first entrance of Pete, "Enter PETE, R. ...
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- Approx Pages: 5
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- Grade Level: High School