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a story. That is my best guess on this. Hope this helps you!
Answer it yourself. Nobody knows what "Baldwin's essay" is about. Can't expect answers without full context.
Answer:
people of color were treated like criminals due to them being seen as "foreign" and were formerly seen as tools and dangerous due to their protests against racism and slavery , while white people were the "supreme race" and were more of the "norm" in america.
Explanation:
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The author may describe reading as a positive escape because of their own personal experiences. Books appeal to the readers' emotions as to draw them into the book. Reading can be positive because it betters your brain, and can help you experience things inside of your imagination.