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Summary
Act I, Prologue
Act I, Scene 1
Act I, Scene 2
Act I, Scene 3
Act I, Scene 4
Act I, Scene 5
Act I, Scene 6
Act I, Scene 7
Act I, Scene 8
Act I, Scene 9
Act I, Scene 10
Act II, Scene 1
Act II, Scene 2
Act II, Scene 3
Act II, Scene 4
Act II, Scene 5
Act II, Scene 6
Act II, Scene 7
Act II, Scene 8
Act II, Scene 9
Act II, Scene 10
Character Analysis
Themes
Symbols & Motifs
Important Quotes
Essay Topics
The title of the play is Harlem Duet. In many ways, Harlem itself is a character. Examine the importance of Harlem to the characters, both historic and personal, and how the location impacts their lives and futures.
Harlem Duet is rich with references to real-life people and historic events that hold great importance to the black community. Choose three of these references and discuss why they are important as well as why the playwright may have chosen to include them over others. For example, how do they help illustrate some of the play’s themes?