How has the historical research helped you better understand the play?

First Part (Reassessing Baraka),
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?
Your post should be 350 words. After you’ve posted your response, look through and find a post that no one’s responded to yet, read their post, then offer your thoughts.

Second Part (Discussion #1)

In Scene 2 of Dutchman, Clay embarks on a rage-filled monologue against Lula and the idea that she understands anything about African American experience. What are some lines from his monologue that struck you as especially pertinent to what’s happening today?
Your response should be at least 250 words and you must respond to one other person’s post with at least 250 words.

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