Black No More: Being an Account of the Strange and Wonderful Workings of Science in the Land of the Free

Schuyler’s characters are relatively flat, meaning they rarely deviate from their defining characteristics and motivations. How does his use of flat characterization enhance the satirical qualities of the novel?

What is the single most meaningful result of the Black-No-More treatment? Support your response with evidence from the text.

Schuyler models many of his characters on people who existed in real life. For example, Dr. Beard is widely understood to be a parody of W. E. B. DuBois, while Marcus Garvey is represented by the character of Santop Licorice. What does Schuyler communicate about these individuals and their organizations through the parodied versions of their accomplishments and goals?