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...lesser degrees the entire productionwrestles with this problem. Not all of it can beattributed to the production, as Albee providessome extended metaphors and angry language whichalienate the audience. The effect is political.Instead of feeling moved closed to tears by Jack'srejection from the white hospital, the hyperboleof emotion and lack of subtly in messagethroughout desensitizes the viewer. While socialinjustice appeals to our intellectualsensibilities, wounded humanity tears at ourhearts...

Author: By Amy G. Piper, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Colors Clash in Albee's 'Bessie' | 10/9/1998 | See Source »

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