Zoot Suit

Zoot Suit

by

Luis Valdez

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Zoot Suits

In the play, zoot suits serve as an embodiment of the “Pachuco Style,” ultimately enabling Henry and his friends to strengthen their collective cultural identity as young Mexican Americans. At the very beginning of…

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Newspapers

Newspapers appear throughout Zoot Suit, serving as constant reminders of the inescapable influence of the press on everyday life. When the play begins, audience members set eyes on an enormous frontpage, which serves as…

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