Reflect, in an Informal Piece of Writing, about the Four Major Works that we have Read this Year

Master Harold;Racism is a major theme in Master Harold as the story is embedded with the sophisticated racial relationships between Sam and Willie, the two middle-aged African American workers, and their boss' son Master Harold, a White teenager (Fugard). When the play was set in South Africa, the country was under apartheid. The book effectively uses South African English slang to immerse readers into the play's setting in 1950s South Africa. The play's tone is initially light and comedic but quickly changes to being serious as Hally reveals his racism (Fugard). Symbolism plays a significant role in representing the play's most vital messages. For instance, the kite represents the soaring hope for racial equality (Fugard). The work is effective as a multifaceted testament to apartheid's and racism's cruelty. Therefore, it teaches high school students the importance of equality and lack of prejudice between races.