In the previous English class we acquainted ourselves with the works of an american novelist and essayist, James Baldwin. Unfortunately, before I was not familiar with this writer. For me Baldwin became one of those brilliant authors whose works and speeches would never leave you cold or indifferent.His provocative excerpt from the essay “The Fire Goes Next” and the speech about the consequences of racial injustice, we were reading/watching to, absolutely touched my mind and heart.
Once you got to know Baldwin’s work, there is no chance but to follow and emulate the author. The impression from his writing gets even stronger when you watch his speeches. Baldwin undoubtedly possessed that special magnetic charm and charisma. However, another component of his powerful image is the brilliant rhetorical skill. Baldwins words are strong and inspiring. His works shake the conservative ideas which trap the society in certain boundaries. Baldwin himself experienced the struggles he was writing about, and that, I believe, makes his works even more passionate. Baldwin applied all his skills, superb intelligence, and energy to unravel the complexities of our times. He did not give the solution of the problems. However, he made people start thinking and reappraising existing rules and orders.
