Sacred Vision and Dramatic Space: Voices, Time, and History in "The Face of Emmett Till."

Presents literary criticism of the play "The Face of Emmett Till" written by David Barr III and Mamie Till-Mobley.. It offers a brief history of the events surrounding the murder of Till-Mobley's son, Emmett Till, an African American youth. Allusions to Jesus Christ within the play are analyzed, as...

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Publicado en:	Southern Quarterly Vol. 45; no. 4; pp. 76 - 101
Autor principal:	Kolin, Philip C.
Formato:	Literary Criticism
Publicado:	University of Southern Mississippi Summer2008
Materias:	Essays Face of Emmett Till, The (Theatrical production) Till-Mobley, Mamie, d. 2003 Till, Emmett, 1941-1955 Jesus Christ in literature Allusions Drama & society Barr, David 21st century (Literary period)
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Sumario:	Presents literary criticism of the play "The Face of Emmett Till" written by David Barr III and Mamie Till-Mobley.. It offers a brief history of the events surrounding the murder of Till-Mobley's son, Emmett Till, an African American youth. Allusions to Jesus Christ within the play are analyzed, as are the play's socially conscious themes. The work is discussed as a passion play. An overview of the story is also given.