Emmie Thibodeaux in Caroline, or Change

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Emmie Thibodeaux in *Caroline, or Change* is the outspoken, politically aware teenage daughter of the title character, representing the emerging spirit of civil rights–era youth and generational change.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf fictional character
stage musical character
ageGroup teenager
appearsIn Caroline, or Change
associatedWithTheme Black youth activism
civil rights movement
generational conflict
racial justice
social change
characterTrait confident
idealistic
outspoken
politically engaged
rebellious
createdBy Tony Kushner
dramaticFunction challenges Caroline's resignation
embodies hope for future change
voices radical political ideas
familyName Thibodeaux
firstAppearance Caroline, or Change (2003 stage musical)
gender female
givenName Emmie
hasMother Caroline Thibodeaux
language English
lyricsBy Tony Kushner
medium stage musical
musicBy Jeanine Tesori
narrativeRole Caroline's daughter
agent of generational change
politically aware teenager
representative of civil rights–era youth
nationalityInStory African-American
linked to: Black Americans
occupation student
partOfWork Caroline Thibodeaux's family
relationship daughter of Caroline Thibodeaux
sibling of Caroline's younger children
setInLocation Lake Charles, Louisiana
linked to: Lake Charles
setInPeriod 1960s United States
stageWorkGenre through-sung musical
symbolizes emerging Black youth activism
generational shift in attitudes toward racism
resistance to segregation and oppression

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Anika Noni Rose stageRole Emmie Thibodeaux in Caroline, or Change
Tonya Pinkins notableRole Caroline Thibodeaux in Caroline, or Change
linked to: Emmie Thibodeaux in Caroline, or Change