After reading Baldwin's story "Going to meet the Man", I have a whole new outlook on the earlier authors and just what they could or would write about. In this story I must say that I was rather shocked and taken aback at the words, the actions, and the overall outcome of the story. Yes, I know things were different in the earlier days but that is no reason to justify the actions that were taken in this short novel. Perhaps Baldwin had seen displays of anger and or resentment like this but I certainly hope not. The novel gives very vivid details of actions taken by a town of people and this is all brought to the front because of the memories of a man, a sheriff non the less. In some ways I can see why the actions of the towns people and the actions of Jessie's father may have led to his overall inhumane actions later in life. I feel that stories such as this show us just how much society has changed but there is still room for more change.
I can see how a story such as this can bring up a good deal of controversy but I think a person needs to have a very open mind before they think about reading this graphic story. It is not for the weak of heart by any means.
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