1. James Baldwin
... took up writing as his sole profession. Rebelling against his household responsibilities, he soon moved to Greenwich Village and began to write a novel. He supported himself by performing a variety of odd jobs: handyman, porter, elevator operator, office boy, factory, worker, dishwasher, and a file clerk. He also took up a ... flashbacks, the reader is first introduced to David, now living in France. He grew up in Brooklyn with his father and his father's sister, Ellen. David's mother died when he was five years old. His living room is full of her pictures, as he tries to keep her prese...
- Word Count: 2515
- Approx Pages: 10
- Grade Level: High School