Reassessing Baraka

Subject : English Literature

Now that you've read into the historical context surrounding Amiri Baraka himself and the play Dutchman, you have an opportunity to reconsider some initial thoughts and reactions you had upon first reading Dutchman. In a discussion forum, compose a post that answers the following questions:

• How has the historical research helped you better understand the play?
• What questions did you have about Dutchman that are now, at least somewhat, clarified through this research?