Project Gutenberg 2021-04-19 Public domain in the USA. 274 Grimké, Angelina Weld 1880 1958 Grimke, Angelina Weld 20012270 Rachel: A Play in Three Acts Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rachel_(play) Mary Glenn Krause, Susan Carr and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Library of Congress) "Rachel: A Play in Three Acts" by Angelina Weld Grimké is a dramatic work written in the early 20th century. This play centers around Rachel Loving, a young girl navigating her upbringing in a small apartment with her widowed mother, Mrs. Mary Loving, and brother, Tom. The narrative delves into themes of race, motherhood, and societal challenges faced by African Americans, particularly focusing on Rachel's aspirations and her deep empathy for children of color. The opening portion of the play introduces us to the Loving family dynamic, showcasing the lively and affectionate relationship between Rachel and her mother. Rachel bursts into the room excitedly after an encounter with a young boy named Jimmy, revealing her playful spirit and youthful joy. As the scene unfolds, we learn more about their lives and the challenges they face, including Mrs. Loving's fatigue and the underlying tension regarding their racial identity. The conversation subtly hints at deeper social issues, with Rachel expressing her inseparable desire to care for children and her poignant reflections on the injustices that black children endure, foreshadowing the play's exploration of both personal and societal struggles. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 86.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. en American drama -- 20th century African Americans -- Drama African American women -- Drama African Americans -- Family relationships -- Drama Racism -- United States -- Drama Motherhood -- Drama PS Text Category: Plays/Films/Dramas Category: American Literature 223287 2025-06-26T04:03:11.651954 text/html 204064 2024-10-18T13:12:57 text/html 233773 2025-06-26T04:03:16.188922 application/epub+zip 234965 2025-06-26T04:03:12.525932 application/epub+zip 125415 2025-06-26T04:03:12.087942 application/epub+zip 320041 2025-06-26T04:03:18.575926 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 293412 2025-06-26T04:03:15.776952 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 184204 2022-09-29T10:12:10.162846 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 179372 2025-06-26T04:03:11.003949 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 159443 2024-10-18T13:12:57 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18057 2025-06-26T04:03:18.702887 application/rdf+xml 28431 2025-06-26T04:03:12.183928 image/jpeg 3376 2025-06-26T04:03:12.135925 image/jpeg 247559 2025-06-26T04:03:11.671952 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia