1. Sonny's Blues
Characterization "Sonny's Blues", written by acclaimed writer James Baldwin is a story of two brothers who struggle with their differences and end up going two different ways at the fork of life; molding them into their personalities which we see develop throughout the story. ... From the beginning of the story Sonny starts off in jail after his arrest, he then goes to stay at his brother's house with his wife, Isabel, and her parents. He hones in on his love for music and at Isabel's house with their family piano. ...
- Word Count: 1003
- Approx Pages: 4
- Grade Level: High School