Claude McKay | Teaching Setting, Symbolism and Objects

Object Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major objects in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Objects

Harlem, Harlem NY - This urban area is the main character's adopted hometown.

The Congo - This is the name of a cabaret in the main character's adopted hometown, and has a strong African atmosphere.

The Baltimore - This is the name of a cabaret in the main character's adopted hometown, and was closed for a long time due to the action of the vice squad.

Yallers, High Yallers, Octoroon, Quadroon - These are the terms used to refer to Negroes who are light-skinned.

Susy's Parties at Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn - This is...
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