Sonny's Blues by James Baldwin

Response paper for “Sonny’s Blues” The story “Sonny’s Blues” depicts the life of two brothers, the oldest being a prominent teacher and the youngest, Sonny a musician and drug user. The story opens as the brother learns of Sonny’s arrest for the use of heroin, he contemplates about it all day and cannot seem to forget. On his way out of the high school he notices a friend of Sonny’s waiting …

…guilt and remorse of not fulfilling his mothers wish to protect Sonny. The story “Sonny’s Blues” is the prime example of day to day events that are happening all around the world. Families everyday are struggling to maintain their closeness. Each day someone in the world is striving for support and regard. This story could truly become an eye opener for those of us who do not keep in close contact withour loved ones.