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The Octoroon is a play written by Dion Boucicault in the mid-19th century. The story takes place on a Louisiana plantation and centers around the character of Zoe, an octoroon (a person of one-eighth black ancestry) who is the daughter of the plantation owner and a slave. Zoe is in love with George, a young man who has recently inherited the plantation, but their relationship is complicated by the fact that Zoe is considered property and cannot legally marry. The play explores themes of race, class, and identity in antebellum America, as well as the ethical dilemmas faced by characters who must navigate the complex social and legal systems of the time. The plot also includes elements of romance, melodrama, and suspense, as the characters struggle to overcome the obstacles that stand in the way of their happiness.The Octoroon was controversial when it was first produced, due to its frank portrayal of interracial relationships and its criticism of slavery. However, it was also popular with audiences, and it has since become recognized as a significant work in the history of American theater.M'Closky . Ask the color in your face: d'ye think I can't read you, like a book? With your New England hypocrisy, you would persuade yourself that it was this family alone you cared for; it ain't--you know it ain't--'tis the ""Octoroon""; and you love her as I do; and, you hate me because I'm your rival--that's where the tears come from, Salem Scudder, if you ever shed any--that's where the shoe pinches.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.