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For the essay you will be analyzing a short story by James Baldwin, “Sonny’s Blues.” You need to make some sort of argument about the story. Keep the following question in mind when you’re working on your
thesis statement:
What does “Sonny’s Blues” reveal about movement? Again, push yourself
to provide a critical response to the question.
I HAVE THE SHORTY STORY “SONNY BLUES” ATTACHED TO THIS ORDER
Additionally, use the documentary “I am Not Your Negro” as your secondary source to support
your argument. Your challenge is to find a way to put these two sources in conversation with one
another. Keep track of direct quotes from the short story and from the documentary which might
be helpful in proving your argument.
-Minimin of 800 words
-5 organized body paragraphs
-clear thesis statement
-3 quotes from documentary “I am Not Your Negro”
-3 close readings from the short story from James Baldwin, “Sonny’s Blues.”
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