Question

the process of writing a literary essay often begins by asking a thoughtful question about a particular component of a literary work. match each of the following general topics—symbolism, setting, and voice—to the corresponding question that could serve as a starting point for an essay on \sonnys blues.\

symbolism
setting
voice

what characteristics of the housing projects where the narrator lives make it a \parody of the good, clean, faceless life\ (par. 77)?

what is the significance of algebra, the focus of the narrators job as a teacher, and how does it stand in contrast to sonnys area of expertise as a jazz pianist?

why is the tone of the narration upbeat and lively while the narrator recalls the suffering in his life during sonnys performance?

Explanation:

Analizar el primer elemento

El primer recuadro pregunta sobre las características de los proyectos de vivienda ("housing projects") donde vive el narrador. Esto se refiere directamente al entorno físico y social en el que se desarrolla la historia, lo cual corresponde al concepto literario de setting (escenario/ambientación).

Analizar el segundo elemento

El segundo recuadro cuestiona el significado del álgebra (la materia que enseña el narrador) en contraste con la música jazz de Sonny. El álgebra representa el orden, las reglas y la rigidez, mientras que el jazz representa la libertad y la expresión emocional. Esta contraposición de elementos concretos para representar ideas abstractas corresponde a symbolism (simbolismo).

Analizar el tercer elemento

El tercer recuadro indaga sobre el tono de la narración ("tone of the narration"), preguntando por qué es alegre y animado mientras se recuerda el sufrimiento. El tono, la actitud y la perspectiva del narrador al contar la historia constituyen la voice (voz) del relato.

Answer:

Question 1

• Pregunta: "What characteristics of the housing projects where the narrator lives make it a 'parody of the good, clean, faceless life' (par. 77)?"
• Concepto correspondiente: setting

Question 2

• Pregunta: "What is the significance of algebra, the focus of the narrator's job as a teacher, and how does it stand in contrast to Sonny's area of expertise as a jazz pianist?"
• Concepto correspondiente: symbolism

Question 3

• Pregunta: "Why is the tone of the narration upbeat and lively while the narrator recalls the suffering in his life during Sonny's performance?"
• Concepto correspondiente: voice