Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
How is Levee characterized in "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom"? How is he a foil character for Ma Rainey?
"Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" by August Wilson
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"Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" by August Wilson
Levee is the talented, temperamental trumpet player. He is in his early thirties and the youngest member of the band. He serves as a foil to Ma Rainey becuase he represents everything that is contrary to her belief system. He serves as a symbol of a new phase of music that will render her own extinct. In addition, Ma Rainey is demanding and disciplined, whereas, Levee is unruly and undisciplined.
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom