What factors affect the way in which Easy views these topics? Do his views change from the beginning of the novel to the end?
Albright.Įxamine the major theme of race and racial prejudice. Some characters to consider are: Mouse, Odell, Daphne, Mr. Do a close reading of his or her actions and words in order to reach and support your conclusions.Ĭhoose a character and explain why and how that person is a foil for Easy. Choose one character and define his or her survival strategy. In Devil in a Blue Dress, the characters develop different survival strategies in order to cope with their violent and unstable world. How do Easy's experiences as a soldier affect the way he approaches situations and people? Take in to consideration especially Easy's attitudes about race, violence, and being a homeowner. Alternatively, argue why money is subordinate to another motivating force. Make sure to use specific instances from the text to back up your assertions. Make a case for money as the motivating force of the novel.
Are his views typical? To what extent are they informed by his experiences as a soldier? Then explore Easy's commentary on the connection between Jews and African-Americans. Research the black and Jewish communities of Los Angeles during the post-World-War-II years. How does Mosley use animal symbolism to give us insight into the characters' personalities? Discuss how animal symbolism helps shape two of the following characters: Easy, Mouse, Daphne, Matthew Teran. Characters to consider: Mouse, Daphne, Mr. Also include in your analysis any stylistic changes that would be made. Pick several major plot points and explain how they would change.
Imagine that one of the supporting characters narrated Devil in a Blue Dress in place of Easy Rawlins. What are the advantages and disadvantages of narrating Devil in a Blue Dress in the first person? How would the novel change were it narrated in the third person?
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