Ragtime
Activity Page Intro
“Who’s Who Today?” Activity
While the musical Ragtime is a fictional story of its primary characters, there are several historical figures that help support the setting and ground the production to a particular time period in America. After reading a short description of the historical figures featured in Ragtime, take a moment to consider prominent individuals of the present day who share similar qualities.
"Who are we?" Writing Activity
The characters in Ragtime introduce themselves in the third person as we meet them. Known as Illeism, this rhetorical device makes your statement more objective and freer from a particular self-bias. This process can support a healthier self-image that is less critical and more compassionate.