Les Blancs by Lorraine Hansberry (Edexcel A-Level English Literature): Quizzes
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In what year was Lorraine Hansberry born?
In what year was Lorraine Hansberry born?
1930
What achievement made Hansberry the first African-American woman on Broadway?
What achievement made Hansberry the first African-American woman on Broadway?
A Raisin in the Sun (1959)
Who completed 'Les Blancs' after Hansberry's death?
Who completed 'Les Blancs' after Hansberry's death?
Her ex-husband Robert Nemiroff
In what year was 'Les Blancs' first performed?
In what year was 'Les Blancs' first performed?
1970
At which theatre did 'Les Blancs' premiere?
At which theatre did 'Les Blancs' premiere?
Longacre Theatre
What genres does 'Les Blancs' combine?
What genres does 'Les Blancs' combine?
Tragedy & political drama
What does epic theatre aim to provoke?
What does epic theatre aim to provoke?
Critical thinking & social change
What does fire symbolise in 'Les Blancs'?
What does fire symbolise in 'Les Blancs'?
Destruction & rebirth/change
What do drums symbolise in the play?
What do drums symbolise in the play?
Heartbeat of Africa & call to action
How does Tshembe's character transform?
How does Tshembe's character transform?
Detached observer to active participant