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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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  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 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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  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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  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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  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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  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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  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