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Baldwin's Go Tell It on the Mountain (Cliffs Notes) - Study Notes

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The original CliffsNotes study guides offer expert commentary on major themes, plots, characters, literary devices, and historical background. The latest generation of titles in this series also feature glossaries and visual elements that complement the classic, familiar format.

CliffsNotes on Go Tell It on the Mountain explores the Great Migration, a time in American history characterized by a mass exodus of African Americans from the rural south to northern cities.

Follow the simple story of a young boy coming of age, a tale that gains complexity as it interweaves with the experiences of his mother, father, and aunt. This concise supplement to James Baldwin book about religion, racism, and familial expectations features summaries and commentaries on each part within the novel. Other features that help you study include

  • Background on the author
  • Descriptive character map and analyses
  • Critical essays on racism, the church, and homosexuality as a subtext
  • An interactive quiz, plus suggested essay questions and practice projects

Classic literature or modern modern-day treasure — you'll understand it all with expert information and insight from CliffsNotes study guides.

Synopsis:

This concise supplement to Baldwin's "Go Tell It on the Mountain" helps students understand the overall structure of the work, actions and motivations of the characters, and the social and cultural perspectives of the author.

Description:

Includes bibliographical references (p. [79]-81) and index.
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About the Author

Sherry Ann McNett received her undergraduate degree at Ball state University and has taught English in South Korea and Brazil. She currently lives and works in Indiana.
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Table of Contents

Life and Background of the Author.

Introduction to the Novel.

Critical Commentaries.

PART ONE: The Seventh Day.

PART TWO: The Prayers of the Saints.

PART THREE: The Threshing Floor.

Character Analyses.

Critical Essays.

CliffsNotes Review.

CliffsNotes Resource Center.

Index.

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Product Details

ISBN:
9780764586491
Author:
McNett, Sherry
Publisher:
Cliffs Notes
Author:
McNett, Sherry Ann
Location:
Foster City, CA
Subject:
General
Subject:
Examinations
Subject:
Book Notes
Subject:
Baldwin, James
Subject:
African Americans in literature
Subject:
African-American & Black
Subject:
Baldwin, James - Examinations
Subject:
Literature (Cliffs Notes)
Subject:
Reference-Study Notes
Copyright:
2001
Edition Description:
Trade Paper
Series:
Cliffsnotes Literature Guides
Series Volume:
no. 1
Publication Date:
January 2001
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
87
Dimensions:
8.5 x 5.5 in
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"Synopsis" by ,
The original CliffsNotes study guides offer expert commentary on major themes, plots, characters, literary devices, and historical background. The latest generation of titles in this series also feature glossaries and visual elements that complement the classic, familiar format.

CliffsNotes on Go Tell It on the Mountain explores the Great Migration, a time in American history characterized by a mass exodus of African Americans from the rural south to northern cities.

Follow the simple story of a young boy coming of age, a tale that gains complexity as it interweaves with the experiences of his mother, father, and aunt. This concise supplement to James Baldwin book about religion, racism, and familial expectations features summaries and commentaries on each part within the novel. Other features that help you study include

  • Background on the author
  • Descriptive character map and analyses
  • Critical essays on racism, the church, and homosexuality as a subtext
  • An interactive quiz, plus suggested essay questions and practice projects

Classic literature or modern modern-day treasure — you'll understand it all with expert information and insight from CliffsNotes study guides.
"Synopsis" by , This concise supplement to Baldwin's "Go Tell It on the Mountain" helps students understand the overall structure of the work, actions and motivations of the characters, and the social and cultural perspectives of the author.
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