While the text of "Sonny's Blues" doesn't align with the story of Cain and Abel verbatim, the underlying theme of being a "brother's keeper" is central to both stories. ... After reading the biblical account of Cain and Abel, two sub-themes came to the forefront; self-identity and responsibility. ... Mosher's piece discusses the significance of Baldwin's allusion to the biblical text, Isaiah 51:17-22, in the final scene of "Sonny's Blue's." ... Mohsher's assertions give credence to the common thread that both the biblical account of Cain and Ab...

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