Read Baldwin’s book : "I am Not Your Negro" . Formulate his lens through which he discusses U.S. society
in regard to race. Be precise. Refer to his perspective throughout the book.
Use Baldwin’s lens to investigate the poem "We real cool" by Gwendolyn Brooks. Ask yourself how
Baldwin would have explored the poem. Look at the overall structure and the elements as well as tone and
message.
Refer to the two literary lists.
RULES :
· Refer to specifics both in the poem and Baldwin’s book. Use MLA for both.
· Do not do any research for any part of the paper.
· This is a formal paper which uses a thesis statement, a purposeful introduction and conclusion, and
concretely developed supporting points. Fully and precisely define Baldwin’s lens in the introduction. Use
specifics from his book to clarify the aspects of his perspective.
· Choose a title with relevant meaning and resonance.
· add your perspective in the conclusion
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