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On the other hand, critics may view the emphasis on Jones ’ s exoticism to be racially stereotypical rather than glorifying black beauty.

Parts of Dobson ’ s physicality reverbate with notions of black animalistic imagery.

Jones appears in elaborate fur coverings and dramatic makeup, especially around the eyes.

Lisa Anderson describes such imagery: “ The animal metaphors resurface ; the jezebel is represented as a tiger, a puma, a panther, or other large, sleek cat who slinks up and pounces on her prey.

She is a frightening apparition in the white imagination .”