Analysis Of The Play Clyborne Park By Bruce Norris

Brandy Whitehead English 102 Dr. Spence Final Essay Assumptions vs Facts It is not often that one finds many true realist in the world, so many may not fully understand the concept behind it. Realism is commonly defined as the tendency to view or represent things as they really are. After reading the play Clyborne Park by Bruce Norris, a majority of people would have decided that most of the main characters are racist or prejudice because of many things that were said throughout the play. If the play is thoroughly picked apart piece by piece by a clear, unconvinced mind, one will find that many of the statements or opinions thrown around during conversation of the play are facts or are simply stating how the situation truly is rather than rude remarks and racist perceptions. Looking at the way the world was during the 1950’s, the controversial saying are justified with the actions taking place in Chicago. This play did not that place too long after the segregation period meaning that the two races were not very accepting towards one another yet. M oving into each other’s neighborhoods was still a new idea and caused great concern. The two races still did things differently and had different hobbies. Looking at the realist aspects of his play, it is easy for one to realize that Bruce Norris was trying to get a clear point in history to the audience. The setting of Clyborne Park was not too long after the segregation which was a point in time that African-Americans and