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W. E. B. Du BoisThe Talented Tenth
Nonfiction | Essay / Speech | Adult | Published in 1903A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Essay Topics
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Du Bois states that African American society will be “saved by its exceptional men.” Does the essay make a convincing case for this assertion?
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The essay assumes that a college education is vital for societal leadership. How would you explain Du Bois’s view of leadership? Why is a college education required to be a leader?
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Du Bois demonstrates that the majority of the talented tenth are teachers. To what extent are teachers considered leaders in American culture today?
