In the story “ The Rock Pile “ by James Baldwin it addresses the issue of violence in the community (Harlem) and inside their home, in which violence is one of the causes for PTSD in children. An example of how the symbol of the rock pile is violence is when said in the story, “ They fought on the rockpile. Sure-footed, dangerous, and reckless, they rushed each other and grappled on the heights, sometimes disappearing down the other side in a confusion of dust and screams and up-ended, flying feet.” This sentence shows how the rockpile is where all the fights in the community would take place and kids would see this as the norm because it was an everyday thing occurring in their community. It's important for everyone to be aware of PTSD, to
