Sonny's Blues Questions on The Cup of Scotch
Sonny's Blues
The dual symbolism of the scotch-and-milk in "Sonny's Blues."
The scotch-and-milk in "Sonny's Blues" symbolizes both escape and entrapment. For the characters, it represents a means to numb their pain and momentarily escape their harsh realities. However, it...
Sonny's Blues
Is "Sonny's Blues" by James Baldwin about redemption or escapism?
"Sonny's Blues" by James Baldwin explores both escapism and redemption. The story follows two brothers in Harlem, each seeking escape from their harsh realities—one through education and the other...