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
"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