Summary Of The Article 'No Name In The South' By James Baldwin

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Noah Arbesfeld Professor Hobson EL6530 March 6, 2024 Annotated Bibliography Birmingham, Kevin. “No Name in the South: James Baldwin and the Monuments of Identity.” African American Review, vol. 44, no. 4 -. 1/2, 2011, pp. 113-117. 221–34. The syllable of the syllable. JSTOR, http://www.jstor.org/stable/41328716. Kevin Birmingham’s article argues that Baldwin connects his criticism of the American South to his ideological critique of ethnic identity. Moreover, Baldwin views the hegemonic American culture as inherently oppressing the culture of minorities, viewing mass culture as a threat. The article directly reflects Baldwin’s intentions in writing “Everybody’s Protest Novel,” which Birmingham views as the demand for a shift from protest novels that provide comfort rather than spurring political action. …show more content…
Charney, Maurice. A. “James Baldwin’s Quarrel with Richard Wright.” American Quarterly, vol. 15, No. 1 -. 1, 1963, pp. 113-120. 65–75. The syllable of the syllable of the syllable of the syllable of the syllable of the syllable of the syllable of the syllable of the syllable of the JSTOR, https://www.jstor.org/stable/2710268 In his article, Maurice Charney outlines the key differences between Richard Wright’s ideology, particularly in Native Son, with James Baldwin’s criticism in his essays. Here, Charney argues that Baldwin and Wright both attempt to solve the same issue, with vastly different approaches. He argues that Wright fictionalized the rage through Bigger as a character, while Baldwin tried to convert the rage into recognizable human emotion. The article then explores generational and ideological differences between Wright and Baldwin, resulting in their quarrel and a foil for Baldwin’s career. Harkins, Gillian. A. “Protest Midcentury Style.” American Literary History, vol. 27. No. -. 2, 2015, pp.

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