The author Alice Walker, one of Hurston's greatest admirers, finds Hurston's views sometimes "exasperating." She notes that this essay "presents two stereotypes: the 'happy darky' who sings and dances for white folks, for money and for joy; and the educated black person who is, underneath the thin veneer of civilization, still a 'heathen.'" Do you agree with Walker's views? Why or why not? Be specific in your response.
A) Yes, because the essay perpetuates harmful stereotypes.
B) No, because the essay provides valuable cultural insights.
C) Yes, because the author's perspective is outdated.
D) No, because the stereotypes are accurate representations
