Great White Hope

Bmbdgty: Great White Hope or Great White Hype? Plot: The play "The Great White Hope" by Howard Sackler is a pre-World War I captivating tale of a talented boxer's rise to fame and eventual drop to infamy. Hidden within it's harsh language and rough exterior lies the allegorical theme of abundant racism in early 20th century America. The story opens on a retired boxing champ who is being coaxed into rejoining the ranks to defend …

…long someone could withstand outside pressures before they collapse. This was not an uplifting story, nor is it meant to be. This is a story of true human suffering and perseverance that is meant to teach a lesson and instill a moral value in its readers. Questions: 1. Do you have any prejudices or unbased biases? 2.Has someone else's beliefs affected your life directly? 3. Is racism still present in modern America? Have you experienced it personally?