The memories began when the narrator of the story, the brother whose name is never mentioned, reads about his brother getting caught in a drug raid for using heroin. ... Before her death and before he went back into the army, the narrator spoke with her. ... T"he story of their uncle getting hit by a car and perceiving their father in death was an atrocious thing that their father had to face. ... Sonny, by contrast, is a romantic artist who is not afaid of taking risks to pursue the things he desires. ... The narrator believes Sonny's passion for Jazz music will only be a short-lived...

• Word Count: 1017
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School