TOPDOG

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52W High price	$0.000000153000
52W High date	1st Dec 2021 (3 years ago)
All Time High (ATH) Date	26th Dec 2024 (5 months ago)
All Time Low (ATL) Date	26th Dec 2024 (5 months ago)

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TOPDOG is a play by Suzan-Lori Parks that explores themes of identity, belonging, and the complexities of brotherhood through the lives of two African American siblings, Lincoln and Booth. The play delves into the struggles of the brothers as they grapple with their past, cultural heritage, and personal relationships.

Key Elements

• Characters: Lincoln, in his late 30s, who has retreated from his past life as a 3-card monte hustler, and Booth, six years younger, who aspires to master the street hustle.
• Setting: The brothers live together in a dilapidated, one-room apartment, which reflects the stark realities of poverty.
• Symbolism: Various elements, such as the names Lincoln and Booth, the Abraham Lincoln costume, and even the game of 3-card monte, carry significant symbolic weight, representing white supremacy, the legacy of slavery, and the struggle for cultural identity.

Themes

• Brotherly Competition: The play centers around the brothers' rivalry and their contrasting approaches to their lives, as Booth seeks to outdo Lincoln.
• Cultural Identity: The work thoroughly examines the impact of historical events on African Americans and the struggle to reclaim their cultural heritage.
• Personal Identity: Lincoln and Booth both confront their own demons and the rapidly shifting landscape of their relationship.

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TOPDOG won the 2002 Pulitzer Prize for drama and continues to captivate audiences with its nuanced exploration of the complexities inherent in human relationships and the quest for self-discovery.

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