Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
Describe symbolism in Ma Rainey's Black Bottom by August Wilson
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The conflict conflict over a shoe is really symbolic of the battle of wills between Rainey and Sturdyvant echoes the historical battle between capitalists and workers; only in this case, Rainey holds on to the goods (i.e., her music) that she produces until she gets what she wants from the white producer.