Sonny's Blues Questions on Family Responsibility
Sonny's Blues
How does meeting Sonny's old friend affect the narrator in "Sonny's Blues"?
Meeting Sonny's old friend in the school parking lot deeply affects the narrator, reminding him of his sense of helplessness and the promise he made to their mother to look after Sonny. This...
Sonny's Blues
How do the narrator's goals and responsibilities shape his response to Sonny in "Sonny's Blues"?
The narrator and Sonny are both transformed by the experience. The narrator, who has been somewhat removed from his brother's suffering, comes to know him better. He also has a greater understanding...