Literature Companion: For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf

“For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf” by Ntozake Shange was first performed in 1974.

It was the playwright’s first work and it was immediately declared most acclaimed theatre piece.

The play includes a series of poetic monologues. These monologues are accompanied by music and dance movements. This form of performance was coined by Shame as the Choreopoem.

The play tells about the stories of seven women who have gone through painful oppression in the sexist and racist society.

Literature Companion: For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf
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Chapter One: Introduction
Chapter Two: About the Title of the Play and Production
Chapter Three: Plot Overview
Chapter Four: Characters
Chapter Five: Complete Summary
Chapter Six: Critical Analysis