Initiation

This situation refers to a moment, usually psychological, in which an individual comes into maturity. He or she gains a new awareness into the nature of circumstances and problems and understands his or her responsibility for trying to resolve the dilemma. Typically, a hero receives a Calling, a message or signal that he or she must make sacrifices and become responsible for "getting involved" in the problem. Often a hero will deny and question the calling and ultimately, in The Initiation, will accept responsibility.



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Thursday, November 6, 2008

Sonny's Blues Initiation

There are many clear examples of initiation in the short story "Sonny's Blues" by James Baldwin. The most important example was when Sonny was forced to grow up and gain his life back. Sonny,a heroin addict, wasn't really put together and had some really negative things going on in his life and around him. But once he found his love of music, the tables turned. He discovered that music was a good way for him to release the stress he had and express himself. As you can see all negative situations can come out positively as long as you work at it.
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