Question

What does the setting in “The Rockpile” by James Baldwin say about the story’s neighborhood in relation to larger society?

Answer 1

The setting in “The Rockpile” by James Baldwin says about the story’s neighborhood in relation to larger society that it seems to be outside mainstream society.

The correct option is A.

the short story “The Rockpile” is about the two boys Roy and his elder brother John who are not allowed to play on the rock pile. They have been brought up in a strict and religious environment which restricted them for many actions. The story explores themes like alienation and the feeling of neglected.  

Answer 2

Harlem in the year of 1930 is the setting of "the rockpile" , which is a place and period where "black people art's" started to gain fame.
based on that, i think the answer would be :
A. it seems to be outside mainstream society