What purpose do the historical anecdotes serve in James Baldwin's "For Want of a Horseshoe Nail" and Robert E. Lee's "Letter to
His Son"? a. They serve as attention-grabbing hooks.
b. They serve as emotional appeals.
c. They answer common questions that readers have.
d. They illustrate each piece's main idea
The purpose that the historical anecdotes serve in these two literary pieces of art is that they serve as attention-grabbing hooks. They need to get you interested and involved in the story.
