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August Wilson

Gem of the Ocean

August WilsonFiction | Play | Adult | Published in 2003

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Essay Topics

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How does Wilson use character Names as symbols in this play? What might be the greater meaning behind Ester’s, Solly’s, Caesar’s, and Citizen’s names?

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Discuss The City of Bones. What does it represent to the characters in Gem of the Ocean?

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How does Gem of the Ocean depict the power of Black Community? Support your response with evidence from the text.

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