Essays on Big Brother

The short story “Sonny’s Blues” by James Baldwin is a literary analysis of racism in the African American community. The work shows the gradual shedding of prejudice and its themes of music and religion. However, there are a few points that need to be explored to fully appreciate the story….

The big brother serves as a protective figure for the younger siblings. In the face of a challenge, the younger brother seeks comfort and stability from the older sibling. Similarly, third-world countries consider first-world countries to be their big brother. Historically, nations such as the United States and the United…