Tar Baby takes its name from an African American folktale. What influences of that folktale exist in the novel, and in what ways is the novel a re-imagining of that folktale?

Compare and contrast the different stories surrounding les chevaliers and explain how they connect to the theme of The Intersection of Social Class and Race.

Romantic relationships play an important role in Tar Baby. How do the different romantic relationships in the novel impact the actions and decisions of the characters? Choose two characters to analyze.