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The Contender

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About the Author

Personal Background
Education and Early Work
Career Highlights
Works of Nonfiction

About the Novel

Introduction
A Brief History of Harlem
Black Nationalism
A Brief Synopsis
List of Characters
Character Map

Summaries and Commentaries

Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapters 14 and 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20

Character Analyses

Alfred Brooks
James
Mr. Donatelli
Spoon
Major
Aunt Pearl
Aunt Dorothy and Uncle Wilson
Lou Epstein

Critical Essays

Setting as Symbol
Major Themes
Style Enhances Substance

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Chapter 3

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