"Dutchman" - A Play Review Analytical Essay by Nicky

This paper reviews and analyzes Amiri Baraka's play, "Dutchman", which addresses the inevitability of racial stereotypes in American society. The paper highlights Baraka's outlook that assimilating into such a culture is a type of suicide, or at least a murder of one's own cultural identity. According to the paper this outlook applies not only to African-Americans but also to other groups on the margins of society. The paper explores the use of symbolism in the play, particularly cultural memory of slavery. It also includes a brief analysis of the main characters and a summary of the plot. The paper concludes with a discussion of tolerance based on Baraka's views and those of the reviewer.