A Great Hatred
James Baldwin’s “Notes on a Native Son” tells the story of his life from childhood up to an adult. Ever since he was a young boy, Baldwin has gone through different stages of development1 just trying to get through his life troubled with racism. I believe Baldwin fully understands the hate that racism has brought him, but just hasn’t found a way to rid such a great hatred from his heart.Baldwin’s childhood was tough. Though his father was physically there he really wasn’t there. His children didn’t know him as a father, but rather someone who is “hating and fearing every living soul including his children. (3).” Baldwin’s father wasn’t only mad at people in general; he had an extreme hatred for white people. Even when the white school teacher, who Baldwin’s mother gave the highest regard, helped them for years, his father still couldn’t ma
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Approximate Word count = 576
Approximate Pages = 2 (250 words per page double spaced)
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