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I don’t know how to handle this Literature question and need guidance.

In his essay, “Everybody’s Protest Novel,” James Baldwin criticizes Richard Wright’s depiction of Bigger Thomas in Native Son.

Respond to the following questions.

1. Are Baldwin’s criticisms valid? Why or why not?

2. What points does Baldwin make about the role of art and social change?

3. Finally, what is your opinion? Should art try to change society? Why or why not?