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I loved getting to know these daughters and how they interpret Geechee culture as they go off to make their own lives amidst the Civil Rights Movement. Shange’s writing is sensual, soulful, and poetic. She connects dance to Africa, explores sexuality and sexual satisfaction through a variety of relationships (including woman to woman), and depicts the deep love between sisters, daughters, and mothers. Her female characters are strong, rebellious, and refuse to accept their lot as Blac ...more
I loved getting to know these daughters and how they interpret Geechee culture as they go off to make their own lives amidst the Civil Rights Movement. Shange’s writing is sensual, soulful, and poetic. She connects dance to Africa, explores sexuality and sexual satisfaction through a variety of relationships (including woman to woman), and depicts the deep love between sisters, daughters, and mothers. Her female characters are strong, rebellious, and refuse to accept their lot as Blac ...more
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