Notes of a Native Son | Topics for Further Study
Baldwin mentions the Progressive Party of the United States in his essay ‘‘Journey to Atlanta.’’ Research the history of this political party. Who were its candidates? What were its prominent platform issues? Was the party ever successful in getting one of its candidates elected? What was the time period in which the Party was active? Which contemporary party most resembles it, if any.
Read Richard Wright’s novel Native Son, keeping Baldwin’s essays ‘‘Everybody’s Protest Novel’’ and ‘‘Many Thousands Gone’’ in mind. Do you agree with...
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