Briefly free write about your understanding of Sonny’s music at the end of the story. What is his blues about? What lesson does his blues contain (including how he managed to finally play his blues)? Pay attention to Baldwin’s use of poetic/figurative language.

Reflection #5 (Baldwin, “Sonny’s Blues”)

Briefly free write about your understanding of Sonny’s music at the end of the story. What is his blues about? What lesson does his blues contain (including how he managed to finally play his blues)? Pay attention to Baldwin’s use of poetic/figurative language.