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Hanif AbdurraqibA Little Devil in America: Notes in Praise of Black Performance
Nonfiction | Essay Collection | Adult | Published in 2021A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Essay Topics
What are the different meanings of performance? How does Abdurraqib use these multiple meanings to support his argument about identity?
How do the historical and pop culture connections combine with Abdurraqib’s personal experiences? Why did he choose to combine them?
How does Abdurraqib imagine his audience? Does he address white or Black readers? Academics or general audiences? Are different essays for different audiences? Why or why not?
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