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A Little Devil in America: Notes in Praise of Black Performance
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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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