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Well-known writer, James Baldwin, in his letter, My Dungeon Shook, describes how the White American population, have treated the Africans Americans. Baldwin’s letter expressed public awareness but it also consisted of personal elements that only his nephew was intended to understand. Baldwin tells his nephew that his grandfather was very soft at heart, but pretended to be very tough. He was so innocent that he blindly believed whatever the whites told him. They told him that he was a “nigger” and

Unit 3: James Baldwin From the excerpt “My Dungeon Shook,” by James Baldwin, I learned that he makes claims about ignorance and knowledge of racial injustice. In a letter to his nephew of the same name, Baldwin seeks to cradle the mindset of his nephew by explaining the world which he is to grow up in. He opens by saying that James and his father tend to appear “vulnerable” or “moody” as did his father, James’s grandfather. He’s reminiscent of how his father viewed the world. He was a man who believed

John Reed’s Ten Days that Shook the World became so famous for his very own eyewitness account of the Russian Revolution. Where in October 1917 the Bolsheviks seized to power in that period which meant the end of the Provisional Government. It becomes very evident that Reed is a socialist himself and an open admirer of both Lenin and Trotsky. Readers understand that Reed is in favor of Bolshevik power after his time spent in Russia. While reviewing Reed’s story readers should ask what kinds of people

In the essay, “My Dungeon Shook” by James Baldwin, he writes a letter to his nephew to prepare him for the struggle the world has to offer. Baldwin portrays the limitations his nephew will experience due to the color of his skin and for no other reason. Baldwin encourages his nephew to push with resilience against the setbacks he will face and to change the horrible realities of the black man. James Baldwin uses techniques such as imagery and personal anecdotes to showcase the enduring legacy of

James Baldwin’s “My Dungeon Shook” was not only significant but it is very relevant to modern day America. Although he has written this letter to his nephew, it is for a greater audience, it is for an audience that does not see the expense of their selfishness, it is for an audience who deems themselves innocent although causing pain to millions of lives. This writing isn’t significant because it calls out America or covers police brutality, this text is significant because of the simple fact it

When listening to David Bowie for the first time, one of the songs that stuck out the most was “She Shook Me Cold” from the album The Man Who Sold the World. This song, at first, sounds extremely sexual and is uncomfortable to listen to. When this song was discussed in class, everyone said their annotations led them to believe it was solely about Bowie having intercourse with a girl. The intention of this paper is to open your mind to the idea that Bowie is actually talking about coming to terms

James Baldwin wrote My Dungeon Shook to his nephew, and more widely to Black America as a whole. This letter addresses the injustices inherent in the mistreatment of Black people in America. Baldwin expresses poignantly through use of simile and vivid imagery how the suppression of Black people is part of the foundation of this country. His fundamental intent is to shed light on racism and systematic oppression ingrained into the fabric of American society and propose a different way of fighting

I thought a lot about My Dungeon Shook/A Letter to My Nephew after reading and discussing it in class. We brainstormed about the piece so much in class, but yet there is never enough that can be said about this multidimensional letter. It is heartrenching, yet optimistic all at the same time. Baldwin addresses the hardships that the black race has faced, but shines a light on the importance of his people. Although Baldwin states, “I know how black it looks today for you. It looked black that day

inaction. That’s not an attack on anyone, and certainly not anyone in particular.  It is simply an observation based on many, many observations , documented, and honorable facts. For these reasons and some others,. This essay is called “My Dungeon Shook — Letter to My Nephew on the Anniversary of the Emancipation” and while it is not very long, it is full of insight, observations, and fair, hard judgments. There is a lot in this essay, and there is no way that I could unpack all of it. What’s more

Baldwin, there are two essays. One essay is named, “My Dungeon Shook: Letter to My Nephew on the Hundredth Anniversary of the Emancipation” while the other essay is “Down at The Cross: Letter From a Region in My Mind.” Focusing on the essay, “My Dungeon Shook” a quality amount of education was implemented into the making of it. Not only was it made for James Baldwin’s nephew but it focused on familial topics as well. The essay “My Dungeon Shook” examines the issue of racial inequality in America and the