Racial Stereotypes in “Battle Royal” and “Sonny’s Blues”
When it comes to establishing one’s own identity, “Battle Royal” is concerned with discovering one’s voice. In contrast, “Sonny’s Blues” is concerned with breaking away from one’s preconceived assumptions about gender. Baldwin’s character seeks to “escape” the life that has been planned for him, but Ellison’s character has no idea who he is or what ... Read More
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