The struggle of acceptance

             The day to day struggles of life has caused many to go astray. Acceptance in society can make or break a person when they feel as if they have no one to turn to. Whether it is society continuously breaking ones character and telling them that they can not strive in life, everyone struggles to feel both accepted and wanted. The first work of literature that illustrated the struggle of acceptance is Sonny's Blues. Sonny's Blues is a short story that depicts the ongoing struggle of a man, who although went through many ups and downs, found a way to still in the end find his inner happiness. Baldwin not only describes Sonny's struggles, but illustrates how his struggles affected those around him. The second work of literature that illustrates the struggle of acceptance is Battle Royal. Battle Royal is a work of literature that illustrates a young mans struggle to succeed in life through education during a time when racism pigeon- hold many African Americans who wanted an education.
             Society, if you are not both strong minded and strong willed can break you if you allow it. Like many young men growing up in New York City during a time when heroine was bullying its way on the streets, Sonny was sucked into the evilness of drugs. Many people are lured into doing drugs because of peer pressure; they feel as if it will make them something more then what they already are. "I never give Sonny nothing," the boy finally said, "but a long time ago I come to school high and Sonny asked me how it felt." (Baldwin 82) This shows that although he was not aware of his doings, Sonny's friend exposed Sonny to using drugs which caused him to throw his life away. The ever changing factor of drug usage causes many to crumble. Sonny, who turned to drugs for both comfort and acceptance, lived a world where no one understood him. "You are getting to be a big boy," I said desperately, "it's time you ...

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