Historical Fiction
De Turkey an de Law
2015·72 pages
This comedic one-act play by Zora Neale Hurston depicts a lively trial in a rural African American community over a stolen turkey.
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This comedic one-act play by Zora Neale Hurston depicts a lively trial in a rural African American community over a stolen turkey.
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Zora Neale Hurston was a leading figure of the Harlem Renaissance. This play is a three act come-dy about two friends in rural Eatonville, Florida, who vie for the affections of the same young woman. Apparently, the way to woman's heart is through her stomach as a prized wild turkey is to be her gift. The gift will hopefully lead to a bit more than dinner. Hurston creates high comedy from her tale of rural African-American life and writes with affection and respect for her charac-ters - but not ...
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Romance & sex
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Minor references to romantic interactions; no explicit content.
Violence & gore
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Brief mentions of minor physical altercations; not graphic.
Profanity
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Moderate use of mild profanity and regional slang.
Substance use
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Occasional references to alcohol use in social settings.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQIA+ representation present.
Religious content
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Minor mentions of religious beliefs in cultural context.
Magic & witchcraft
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No witchcraft or occult themes present.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Moderate focus on social and racial dynamics of the era.
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide themes present.
Abuse & suffering
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Brief references to systemic racial inequality; not central.
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