Sonny's Blues Questions on Transformation
Sonny's Blues
Does the narration style change in the nightclub scene reflect the narrator's mind shift?
The narrator begins to open himself to Sonny's music and allows it to transform something in his soul. For the first time, he is fully present with Sonny, and it changes the way he sees his younger...
Sonny's Blues
What is the barmaid's role in "Sonny's Blues"?
The barmaid in "Sonny's Blues" serves as a parallel to Sonny, illustrating the harsh realities faced by individuals in Harlem. The narrator, Sonny's brother, sees the barmaid as a reminder of the...