Carefully read the following short story by Morrison: “Recitatif”.(https://genius.com/Toni-morrison-recitatif-annotated)After reviewing the resources, respond to the following prompts:In the story, one of the characters is African American and one is white – but the story does not make it clear which character is which. Why do you think Morrison leaves this aspect of the story open to interpretation?Examine the definitions of the word “recitatif,” below. How do these definitions explain or give meaning to the title of the story? How does this connect to what you know about postmodern literature?Definitions (also spelled “recitative”): The public reading aloud of something or reciting of something from memory, esp. poetry; The listing or reporting of something; Of, or relating to, or having the character of a recital or recitation; Music – a vocal style in which a text is declaimed in the rhythm of natural speech with slight melodic variation; A style of singing that is close to the rhythm of natural speech, used in opera for dialogue and narration.Your initial response should be at least 150 words, and must include at least two quotations from the reading.
