Shhh... Do you hear that? It's the sound of my heart breaking.
You are the echo of a tear drop
The boom of a kiss
You are the syncopated tick
Of a faint memory
Forgotten...
Sonny’s Blues Analysis
Sonny’s Blues Analysis Baldwin’s short story, Sonny’s Blues, is masterful piece of literature that explores addiction and the ties that bind our familial obligations. To truly appreciate this composition, one must first delve into the historical context of the times. When this was written African Americans were still suffering from Jim Crow Laws. America was deeply divided and segregated, and many African Americans lived in poverty. The story takes place in Harlem which at the time was the cultural hub for African Americans. Harlem also faced a decline and was home to many housing projects that were homes to the poverty-stricken community. Sonny’s brother, who remains nameless through out the story, is the narrator of the short story. I believe Baldwin’s omission of his name is intentional. This allows for the focus to be placed on the main subject of the story, which is the narrator’s little brother, Sonny. Sonny’s Blues was a beautiful
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