a variety of forms, though, not in all cases for entertainment. In Richard Wright’s own memoir, “Black Boy”, performance is not used to please a common crowd of onlookers. On the contrary, Richard must use acting to physically, by means of food, and socially survive in a racist world. Richard grows up in the American South, where he is constantly told what to do to be successful and appease others. On a day to day basis, Richard deals with pressure from his friends, as they have expectations that…
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