The Octoroon; or, Life in Louisiana. A Play in Five acts by Dion Boucicault

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Author Boucicault, Dion, 1820-1890
Title The Octoroon; or, Life in Louisiana. A Play in Five acts
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Octoroon
Note Reading ease score: 86.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by Roger Burch, from scans obtained from the Internet Archive
Summary "The Octoroon; or, Life in Louisiana. A Play in Five Acts" by Dion Boucicault is a theatrical play written in the mid-19th century. The drama unfolds against the backdrop of a Louisiana plantation and explores themes of race, love, and societal prejudice, particularly focusing on the character of Zoe, an Octoroon (a person of mixed racial ancestry), whose identity and fate are central to the story. The initial act introduces various characters, including George Peyton, Zoe, and members of the plantation community, setting the stage for conflicts that arise from class struggles and racial tensions. At the start of the play, we are presented with a lively scene at the Terrebonne plantation where Grace and various characters are at breakfast, exhibiting daily life on the estate. George Peyton, newly returned from Europe, interacts with his relatives and reflects on his changing fortunes as he discovers he stands to inherit the plantation, which is in financial distress. The opening acts establish relationships and tensions, particularly between George and Zoe, revealing his deepening affection for her while also hinting at societal barriers imposed by their mixed-race heritage. Zoe's struggle with her identity is also mirrored in the fate of the plantation and its residents, laying the groundwork for the ensuing drama that addresses love and loss, encompassing not only personal conflicts but broader social issues within a racially divided society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Love -- Drama
Subject Louisiana -- Drama
Subject Slavery -- Drama
Subject Enslaved persons -- Drama
Subject Plantations -- Drama
Subject Racially mixed women -- Drama
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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