Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
Period 1, APEL
2/23/17
that American citizens may become conscious from challenging societys views through
utilizing repetition, comparing his actions with the teachers and tones both urgent and
strong.
One of the most significant tools he uses to convey his message would be
repetition, emphasizing the importance of the teachers actions. The awareness of the
mind is tainted by the surrounding popular beliefs, usually stemming from the education
system. He repeats how if he were in the shoes of the professors, he would ...suggest
to [them] that the pop culture- as represented, for example, on television and in comic
books and in movies- is based on fantasies created by very ill people, and he must be
aware that these are fantasies that have nothing to do with reality. As of 1963, James
Baldwin was speaking of societys racial bias towards whites, which was very
detrimental to colored citizens rights and mental wellbeing. A teacher to orate that the
could save lives and create drastic positive impact in the community, possibly spreading
to the rest of the nation. In addition, for Baldwin to compare what he would announce to
his students to what the teachers dont expresses the wrongdoing of the educators.
immediately. The urgency in his tone is apparent when speaking about the country
being demolished by segregation and if this country does not find a way to use that
come to all American citizens regardless of color if racial discrimination, leaving the
United States of America in ruins. His tone also signified confidence, assuring that
American is not the world and if America is going to become a nation, she must find a
way- and this child must help her to find a way to use the tremendous potential and
tremendous energy which this child represents. Hes confident and hopeful his country
James Baldwins words still impact our country today, and although racial bias
hasnt been eliminated and consciousness hasnt been received completely, our country