James Baldwin’s short story “Sonny’s Blues” is populated by images of darkness and light. In a well-constructed essay explore the literary devices (contrasts in imagery and diction, as well as metaphor, simile, personification, etc.) Baldwin uses to express the darkness/light motif in order to create a particular mood for the reader. (Be sure to define the mood you feel Baldwin has created.)
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
"Sonny's Blues" Essay Preview
Be prepared to write on the following essay prompt tomorrow:
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