1 of 413 1. What is Baldwin's "dispute" with his country?
2. In the first two paragraphs of his letter, Baldwin recalls his nephew's father and grandfather. Why do you think
he opens his essay by referring to these two men?
3. In paragraph 4, the longest paragraph in the essay, contains the central meaning of Baldwin's essay, What is his
advice to his nephew?
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4. Baldwin is noted for dealing with the complexities of interracial relations. In this essay, he is concerned with
what racism does not only to the oppressed but to the oppressor. Why does he believe that racial hatred destroys
those who are guilty of it?
5. Baldwin was described as an angry young man by some critics when he wrote this letter. Would you agree that
the tone of this letter is angry, or is the tone one of hope? Use examples from the text to support your answers.
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