Orson Welles' Macbeth

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What was the significance of Orson Welles' 1936 production of Macbeth?

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It featured an all-Black cast and challenged Jim Crow segregation and attitudes about race in the United States.

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Define 'poignant'.

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Arousing deep emotion, especially pity or sorrow; touching.

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What was the Harlem Negro Theater Unit?

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A theater group that performed an all-Black production of Macbeth, showcasing over 750 actors, musicians, and extras.

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What does the term 'Jim Crow' refer to?

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A series of laws and social practices that enforced racial segregation in the United States.

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What was the public reaction to Welles' Macbeth?

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The play was a hit with audiences, both black and white, despite critical reviews.

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What does it mean to 'dismiss' an opinion?

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To reject or disregard an opinion as unimportant or invalid.

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What role did Hallie Flanagan play in the Federal Theater Project?

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She was the head of the Federal Theater Project, which aimed to provide jobs for theater artists during the Great Depression.

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What is the central idea of a text?

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The main point or argument that the author is trying to convey.

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How did Welles' production of Macbeth differ from traditional productions?

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It featured an all-Black cast, which was uncommon at the time and challenged racial norms.

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What does 'defy expectations' mean?

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To go against what is anticipated or predicted.