A Study Guide for Joseph A. Walker's "The River Niger," excerpted from Gale's acclaimed Drama For Students. This concise study guide includes plot summary; character analysis; author biography; study questions; historical context; suggestions for further reading; and much more. For any literature project, trust Drama For Students for all of your research needs.

The River Niger is about Jeff Williams, a young African-American man returning home to his family in Harlem after several years in the Air Force. ... When Jeff finally arrives, he is greeted by his childhood friend Mo and Mo's men, a small group of revolutionaries who try to bully Jeff into joining their organization.

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