Imagery of Self-Confidence
This imagery describes Emma's profession and location and provides a visual image of her performing as a nude dancer. The imagery suggests that Emma is comfortable with her body and is willing to use it as a means of earning a living. The imagery may also imply that Emma is confident and independent, as she has chosen this profession and is able to support herself financially. However, the imagery may also suggest that Emma is objectified or sexualized by the white community, as she is reduced to her physical appearance and is only valued for her body. The imagery may also highlight the limited opportunities available to Emma as a black woman, and the ways in which she has been forced to rely on her body as a source of income and validation.
Imagery of Complex Relationships
This imagery describes Ishmael's complex love life and provides a visual image of him maintaining multiple romantic relationships at the same time. The imagery suggests that Ishmael is deceitful and dishonest, as he is hiding his relationships from both his wife and his lover. The imagery may also imply that Ishmael is manipulative and selfish, as he is using his charm and charisma to deceive and exploit the women he is involved with. The imagery may also suggest that Ishmael is unreliable and untrustworthy, as he is unable to commit to a single relationship and is instead seeking multiple sources of emotional and physical fulfillment. The imagery may also highlight the power dynamics between Ishmael and the women he is involved with, and the ways in which he is able to use his charm and charisma to control and manipulate them.
Imagery of Tragedy
This imagery describes the overall tone and style of the play and provides a visual image of the play incorporating elements of both comedy and tragedy. The imagery suggests that the play is emotionally complex and nuanced and that it is able to evoke a range of emotions in the audience. The imagery may also imply that the play is timeless and universal, as it references the classical Greek tradition of tragic storytelling. The imagery may also suggest that the play is powerful and thought-provoking, as it is able to engage the audience on a deep and emotional level and inspire reflection on the themes and issues it addresses. The imagery may also highlight how the play can balance light and dark elements, and how it can find humor and levity even in the midst of sadness and suffering.
