Write two body paragraphs, each focusing on a different aspect of Sonny’s relationship with his music.

The Relationship Between Sonny and His Music in “Sonny’s Blues” by James Baldwin
Word Document in MLA
500 word minimum
Instructions:

1. Thesis Statement: Begin your essay with a clear thesis statement that addresses the role of music in Sonny’s life as depicted in “Sonny’s Blues” by James Baldwin. Your thesis should articulate how Sonny uses his music as a means of processing his emotions and confronting the challenges he faces. Underline your thesis.
2. Supporting Paragraphs: Write two body paragraphs, each focusing on a different aspect of Sonny’s relationship with his music. Label your sentences accordingly as instructed below:
-Topic Sentence: Start each body paragraph with a topic sentence that introduces the main idea or argument you will be discussing in that paragraph.

– Elaboration Sentence(s): Follow the topic sentence with an elaboration sentence or two, providing further explanation or context for your argument.

– Example: Present an example from the story that supports your argument. Explain how this example illustrates Sonny’s use of music as a means of processing his emotions.

– Direct Quote with MLA In-text Citation: Incorporate a direct quote from the text to support your example. Use MLA in-text citation format to properly attribute the quote to the story. You will need to include the page number as printed on the document.

– Transition and Closing Sentence: Conclude each paragraph with a transition sentence that leads into the next point you will discuss and a closing sentence that summarizes the main idea of the paragraph.
3. Writing Reflection Paragraph: After writing your body paragraphs, conclude your essay without a formal conclusion. Instead, include a reflection paragraph where you explain your thought process in selecting the supporting points for your essay. Reflect on why you believe the relationship between Sonny and his music is an important topic for analysis and how you approached analyzing this theme. (6-8 sentences)
Submission Guidelines:
– Your essay should be typed, double-spaced, and formatted according to MLA guidelines.
– Include in-text citations for all quotes in MLA, including the page number. Example, (Baldwin 5).
– Submit your completed essay by April 7th.
Additional Instructions:
– Review your essay carefully for grammar, punctuation, and coherence before submission.
– Avoid summarizing the story’s plot; instead, focus on analyzing the relationship between Sonny and his music.
– Draw connections between specific scenes or passages from the story and Sonny’s use of music to support your arguments.
– Consider the deeper meanings and symbolism associated with Sonny’s music and how it contributes to his character development.

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