English 12 Unit 2: Stranger in the Village
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As you read this famous essay by James Baldwin please write down responses to the following questions:
1. Describe, in detail, the “village” as it is portrayed in this essay.
2. In general, what is it that people fear from this stranger?
3.In general, what is it that people might want this stranger?
4. Why is James Baldwin such and unusual stranger?
5. James Baldwin feels a very strong sense of being an outsider/stranger. Is this because the town members make him feel this way? Does he make himself feel that way? Or is it a combination? Explain your answer with at least two specific quotes and analysis from the text:
Quote:
Analysis:
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Analysis:
6. What is the impact on James Baldwin as a result of being a stranger in the village?
7. What are some of the risks that James Baldwin faces by being/becoming part of the village?
8. Describe how various people try to help James Baldwin feel less of a stranger.
9. What is the purpose of this essay?
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