2 17 Harlem Renaissance Rebirth of What Interest in classics Example educations arts philosophy humanism science honest intellectual inquire to further the human race Features of Harlem Renaissance Mainly applies to African American Expanded readership and reached larger audiences Art should art be political or should art be individual Rediscovery of African influences is America Political and legal solutions to racism and segregation What does it mean to be an American What is different about the black experience in America Jazz and the Blues Materialist form of art Jazz European classical music combined with African music Blues combination slave gospel music and African spiritual music The blues is on an African scale and has nothing to do with European classical Web Dubois Double consciousness African American unreconciled Are we American America s ideals must exist materially Richard Wright The gun symbol of manhood masculinity self defense power Dave feels emasculated and equalizes the dynamic between black and white Identity being tied to race 3 10 14 Tender is the Night Youth Romanticism Individuality modern woman power autonomy career Social class plays a role Selfishness class consciousness racism Characters Dick love triangle with Rosemary and Nicole Tommy B American loyal mercenary gets involved in the duel with Mckiso Mckiso New uncultured American s abroad writer socialist Abe a drunk friend of Divers in love with Nicole starts a race riot