Class struggle in Park’s, Topdog/Underdog,

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Abstract

In Suzan-Lori Parks’ play Topdog/Underdog, the class struggle provides a good starting point for a discussion on the intricate relationship between Lincoln and Booth, two African brothers. This play is set in a dismal apartment and it looks into their lives, which concerns their struggle in poverty, survival, and, power quest. The mention of their names, Lincoln and Booth, gives clues to the historical background of the oppression and the inequalities that African Americans suffer in the United States. The play’s central feature makes us see the social strata issue and life of the minority in the most microscopic way through the way the brothers relate.Class struggle is one of the many complex aspects of the author as the brothers get engaged in conflict explores. In fact,  Topdog/Underdog  not only examines the conventional ideas of class conflict but also explores how systemic forces affect both personal decisions and familial bonds. In Park’s opinion, the race for survival and advancement may pit even the closest people against each other. Through the play, the limits of the social constraints are questioned and the possibility of freedom despite the very oppression is discussed Finally, this work also brings to the fore Suzan-Lori Parks' incredible narrating skill, which not only enthralls the viewers but also satire of the class struggle among African Americans. The play is built on the idea of linking the characters' experiences with the greater socio-economic context. This makes the viewers reflect on the lasting consequences of inequality and the pursuit of the American Dream in a system that favors a few privileged ones. The study will most likely lead to a much deeper understanding of the play's socio-political relevance and its continuing relevance in today's society.Key Words: Park, class struggle, African brothers, inequalities, American Dream.