Question

In this chapter, Hurston uses dialect to be funny. Was Richard Wright correct when he criticized her and said it sounds like a minstrel show?

a) Yes, Wright was correct.
b) No, Wright was not correct.

Answer 1

Richard Wright's criticism of Zora Neale Hurston's use of dialect in her writing can be debated. While Hurston does use dialect for comedic effect, it is not intended to replicate the offensive stereotypes of minstrel shows. So the correct answer is Option B.

Step-by-step explanation:

In his criticism of Zora Neale Hurston, Richard Wright stated that her use of dialect sounds like a minstrel show. However, it can be argued that Wright was not correct in his assessment. While Hurston does use dialect in her writing to create humor, it is important to understand the context in which she does so. Hurston's use of dialect is not meant to mock or degrade African Americans, but rather to authentically represent the way they spoke and express their culture.