“Sonny’s Blues” written by James Baldwin shows us how some individuals may be influenced by the environment. It explains the reason for certain ways of expression that some may choose. People choose to express themselves through a variety of different
ways. Some may choose literature, some art others may choose music. Sonny is an individual which has found his outlet in music. That choice was not made entirely by him, it was shaped by his experiences during childhood. Sonny plays music not only to express himself fully but also to replace the drugs that he escaped from.
Sonny’s choice of music reflects his attitude towards life and his experiences
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