‘Characterization in The Ecstasy of Rita Joe follows allegorical writing in its accent on white and black shades of characters

                                                                            

MASTER’S DEGREE IN ENGLISH (MEG-12)

AMERICAN NOVEL

ASSIGNMENT 

(For July, 2022 and January, 2023 Session)

Course Code: MEG-12 

9. ‘Characterization in The Ecstasy of Rita Joe follows allegorical writing in its accent on white and black shades of characters.’ Critically comment.

The Ecstasy of Rita Joe is a play by George Ryga, first performed in 1967. The play tells the story of Rita Joe, a young Indigenous woman who leaves her home on a reserve and moves to the city, where she becomes involved in prostitution and drugs. The play explores themes of colonialism, racism, and the exploitation of Indigenous women. One of the most striking aspects of the play is its use of allegory in the characterization of its white and Indigenous characters. 

In The Ecstasy of Rita Joe, the white characters are portrayed as morally corrupt and exploitative. They are represented as a symbol of colonialism and the systemic oppression of Indigenous peoples. The white characters in the play are characterized by their greed, arrogance, and disregard for the well-being of others. They are often shown as the source of the problems faced by Indigenous peoples, such as poverty, addiction, and violence.

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