An Analysis Of A Native Son By James Baldwin And Letter...

Discrimination has afflicted the American society since its inception in 1776. The inferiority of the African American race – a notion embedded within the mindset of the white populace has difficult to eradicate – despite the efforts of civil rights activists and lawmakers alike. Many individuals are of the opinion that discrimination and racism no longer exist and that these issues have long since been resolved during the Civil War and the Civil Rights movement of the 1960s. However such is not the case. Discrimination is a complex issue – one that encompasses many aspects of society. The impact of discrimination of the African American race is addressed from two diverse perspectives in the essays: â€Å"Notes of a Native Son† by James Baldwin and â€Å"Letter from Birmingham Jail† by Martin Luther King . King’s â€Å"Letter from Birmingham Jail† discusses the topic of segregation and just and unjust laws, whereas Baldwin in his â€Å"Notes of a Native Son† places an emphasis on relationships, particularly the relationship between his father and him. Additionally, Baldwin discusses the impact of racism on the lives of African Americans during that time. Although these essays are dated back over fifty years ago; the topics discussed in them are still very common today. â€Å"Notes of a Native Son† is a narrative of Baldwin’s life. It is mainly about his relationship with his father and how after his father passed away he realized how his anger and rage, which was depicted as a disease, was