# Folklore and Humor in The Mule-Bone

> Theme guide for The Mule-Bone by Langston Hughes.

The play is rich in African American folk traditions, including tall tales, verbal dueling, and comedic banter, such as the exaggerated stories about Brazzle's mule and the playful insults exchanged among the men.

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