“A Rose for Emily” and “Sonny’s Blues” In continuation of our study of short fiction, Chapter 2 focuses on the literary element of Point of View. You should read all of Chapter 2, paying close attention to key literary terms (many of which are in bold face type). You will be quizzed on these terms […]
Briefly freewrite about your understanding of Sonny’s music at the end of the story. What lesson does his blues contain (including how he managed to finally play his blues)?
Reflection #5 (Baldwin, “Sonny’s Blues”) Briefly freewrite about your understanding of Sonny’s music at the end of the story. What is his blues about? What lesson does his blues contain (including how he managed to finally play his blues)? Pay attention to Baldwin’s use of poetic/figurative language. EACH REFLECTION MUST BE TITLED.
Analyze the narrator of “Sonny’s Blues.” Explain how does the narrator’s suffering re-connect him to his brother?
Sonny’s Blues Write at least two complete sentences in response to the following (no more than 500 total words, include word count at end of page): 1. Analyze the narrator of “Sonny’s Blues.” What is the significance of his profession? 2. How does the narrator’s suffering re-connect him to his brother? 3. What is this […]
Pick from the stories you have read and use two outside sources and write a three page critical essay.
The Veldt CRITICAL ESSAY Three: Pick from the stories you have read so far and use two outside sources (some will be available on the class blog) and write a three page critical essay. Use quotes from the stories and from your two outside sources. Pick ONE (not one from each section, one overall of […]
Read the story Sonny’s blues by James Baldwin and write about the meaning and function of music in this story what does it represent.
Sonny’s blues Read the story Sonny’s blues by James Baldwin and write about the meaning and function of music in this story what does it represent.