Monday, November 9, 2009

Study Questions "Sonny's Blues"

Sonny's Blues

1. 1. This story is from the point of view of Sonny’s brother. Sonny’s brother does not share most of Sonny’s beliefs therefore in the beginning he tells the story in a disappointed way.

2. 2. Sonny’s brother is a teacher this may show the importance he sees in getting an education.

3. 3. If the story were told by Sonny then the realization that his brother has at the end may have never been heard.

4. 4. The narrator writes Sonny when his daughter dies.

5. 5. The mother asks Sonny’s brother to watch after him and to just let him know that he’s there.

6. 6. These names may give you the idea that this is a family issue that these two brothers are going through.

7. 7. Sonny in a way is escaping from all his problems while he plays his music and the same can be said about the audience listening.

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