The "tragic mulatto" myth_________________?
Correct answer: A. Led to novels of passing.
- A. Led to novels of passing.
- B. Existed only in fiction by White authors.
- C. Developed in the 20th century.
- D. Existed only in fiction by female authors.
Explanation
The tragic-mulatto figure, usually a mixed-race character unable to belong fully to either racial group, helped produce stories and novels centred on racial passing. It was not restricted to white or female authors.
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