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  How do I include a clear thesis statement and focused topic sentence in an analytical essay?

  Posted by assist7 on Nov 14, 2009 at 07:23 AM

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  What literary elements are used in Sonny's Blues?

  Posted by shadysadie on Oct 31, 2009 at 01:14 PM

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  What does Baldwin suggest are the barriers to intimacy in "sonny' Blues"?

  Posted by kaitangel89 on Oct 25, 2009 at 05:29 PM

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  In "Sonny's Blues," is music a savior in Sonny's life or his ultimate weakness?

  Posted by craziicutie91 on Sep 29, 2009 at 05:20 PM

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  How did the author create the tone in Sonny's Blues?

  Posted by shamerebrown18 on Aug 31, 2009 at 06:18 PM

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  Which are the revelations/epiphanies that occur in the living room and in the nightclub?

  Posted by nochi on Aug 30, 2009 at 05:54 PM

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  What parts of "Sonny,s Blues" correspond to the plot stages of a traditionally told story?

  Posted by edi79 on Aug 26, 2009 at 06:29 PM

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  What parts of "Sonny Blues" correspond to the plot stages of a traditionally told story:?

  Posted by mauricia on Jun 3, 2009 at 06:22 AM

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  In James Baldwins's "Sonny's Blues," is Creole a prophet symbol? If so how.

  Posted by annamkay on May 20, 2009 at 08:28 PM

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  In "Sonny's Blues", how does society (Harlem) influence (positive or negative) the two brothers? What is Sonny's biggest vice?

  Posted by mz2perfect on Apr 24, 2009 at 11:40 AM

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  What conflict in story James Baldwin "Sonny's Blues" that troubles a major character?

  Posted by oksananyc on Apr 21, 2009 at 05:35 PM

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  I can't put my finger on it, but I know there is a reason why an "algebra teacher" narrates the story, I know it's important for a reason, any help?

  Posted by jondelarosa on Apr 8, 2009 at 06:49 PM

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  does the title refer to his occupation as a jazz musician or the depressed life he had

  Posted by jsciscione on Mar 29, 2009 at 05:11 PM

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  Sonny turned to heroin in search of what?

  Posted by kmcpher2 on Mar 20, 2009 at 10:08 AM

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  How does meeting with sonny's old school friend affect the narrarator?

  Posted by lillie09 on Mar 17, 2009 at 05:56 PM

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  In Sonny's Blues, what are the important settings and why?

  Posted by mollypolly on Mar 16, 2009 at 04:14 PM

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  What is the narrator's relationship to the piano?

  Posted by maanpo1959 on Feb 26, 2009 at 04:34 PM

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  How did Sonny's music affect him and how did he make it his own?

  Posted by macojei on Feb 10, 2009 at 07:24 AM

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  In Sonny's Blues, by James Baldwin, why is it significant that the narrator teaches algebra, do his formulas help him understand addiction?

  Posted by brainsms on Jan 30, 2009 at 03:36 PM

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  In what respects does the relationship between Sonny and his brother resemble that between their uncle and father? In what way does it differ?

  Posted by garica on Oct 30, 2008 at 10:49 PM

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  In "Sonny's Blues," why and how does music become a means for escape?

  Posted by sossy2002 on Oct 27, 2008 at 08:29 AM

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  what happens in the jazz club?

  Posted by akirules26 on Oct 18, 2008 at 12:14 PM

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  How would you describe the tone of the ending? Does the narrator express optimism? Pessimism?

  Posted by acordwell on Oct 14, 2008 at 12:32 PM

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  What does Baldwin gain, or lose, by reordering the events of "Sonny's Blues" as he does?

  Posted by hardworkapple on Oct 8, 2008 at 09:51 AM

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  How are music and silence used as symbols in "Sonny's Blues"?

  Posted by bonnyshannon on Oct 7, 2008 at 11:03 PM

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  Why does Baldwin choose not to present the events in a strictly chronologicsl order?

  Posted by judythatsme on Oct 7, 2008 at 01:40 PM

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  Explain the symbolism of Sonny's characterization in the story "Sonny's Blues".

  Posted by heatherashley88 on Oct 6, 2008 at 12:07 PM

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  In the end of the story "Sonny's Blues", Sonny's brother describes his music.  Is he effective? 

  Posted by lgroves on Sep 28, 2008 at 10:19 PM

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  Why are the order of events in the story written in this manner?  Is it effective?  Sonny's Blues

  Posted by janiep on Sep 28, 2008 at 10:12 PM

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  How does the tale narrator's father and his father's brother shed light on this story?

  Posted by telenag on Sep 28, 2008 at 12:25 AM

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  What is the imagery of darkness in "Sonny's Blues"?

  Posted by dthomp on Sep 27, 2008 at 12:32 PM

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  What is the relationship between the chronology and the plot of "Sonny's Blues"?

  Posted by chelceymedwards on Sep 1, 2008 at 04:18 PM

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  What relationship does Baldwin suggest exists among heroin, religion and music? What do they promise and what do they provide?

  Posted by esterine1115 on Jul 4, 2008 at 01:26 AM

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  How do jazz and New York play parts in "Sonny's Blues"?

  Posted by janlau43 on Jun 30, 2008 at 11:54 PM

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  What is the point of view in "Sonny's Blues"?

  Posted by sweetie08 on Jun 12, 2008 at 12:01 PM

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  Do the narrator and his brother have the "double conciousness" that DuBois describes?

  Posted by jarv1ssm1th on Apr 23, 2008 at 10:58 AM

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  In "Sonny's Blues," where can we find signs or actions of insecurity and rebellion?

  Posted by kgoetz54 on Apr 2, 2008 at 03:56 AM

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  In "Sonny's Blues", how does music express Sonny's history? How does teaching express his brother's history?

  Posted by acxelrocks on Feb 26, 2008 at 07:50 PM

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  How is darkness used as a symbol in "Sonny's Blues"?

  Posted by lquail0001 on Feb 25, 2008 at 11:51 AM

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  What is the purpose of Mama's telling of the death of "Daddy's brother" in "James Baldwin's story "Sonny's Blues"?

  Posted by abealex on Jan 27, 2008 at 06:32 PM

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  The major characters are called Mama, Daddy and Sonny (the older brother is never named). How do these names affect our sense of the story?

  Posted by hero on Nov 4, 2007 at 12:36 PM

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  How would story change if it were told by Sonny?

  Posted by manooo on Nov 4, 2007 at 12:30 PM

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  What is older brother profession and does it suggest anything about his personality?

  Posted by parooo on Nov 4, 2007 at 12:26 PM

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  What does the narrotor's mother ask him to do for Sonny? Does the older brother keep the promise?

  Posted by jen5825 on Nov 2, 2007 at 08:00 AM

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  Explain the significance of the statement "Now these are Sonny's Blues" and how he make the music his own?

  Posted by runningforever17 on Sep 18, 2007 at 03:42 PM

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  In one word - what do you think this story is about? and Why does it end here?

  Posted by brooke8011 on Jun 13, 2007 at 09:39 PM

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  A symbol in the story "Sonny's Blues"?

  Posted by brooke315 on Jun 13, 2007 at 07:32 PM

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  What events prompt the narrator to write his brother? (Sonnys blues)

  Posted by pumacrazy on May 14, 2007 at 05:56 PM

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  What is the base summary of Sonny's Blues by James Baldwin?

  Posted by meka on Mar 8, 2007 at 04:59 AM