The Beginning of Homewood | Characters
The first character we meet in this work is the narrator, John. His letter, which takes the form of a direct address to his brother Tommy, provides the frame for the story itself. Wideman emphasizes John's sense of guilt and responsibility for Tommy's situation. While part of John's guilt stems from the fact that the letter has gone unsent, thus allowing him to drift away from Tommy, his sense of responsibility stems from the notion that he could easily be in Tommy's position. Furthermore, there is the slightest hint that John's success, marked by the facts that he is not...
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