James Baldwin's Go Tell It On The Mountain

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James Baldwin, in Go Tell it on the Mountain, creates an opinionated overview of a father through the eyes and mind of his son which drives the readers to speculate on how this argument between Roy and his mother, Elizabeth will further affect the future of John based on situations that will arise. Baldwin develops a sarcastic and comedic tone that is easily expressed through the character Gabriel when talked about his father: “Boy we sure is lucky, all right. Don’t know what I done to be so lucky” (Baldwin 20). The use of the word “lucky” is used quite frequently throughout this conversation to show how the characters view Gabriel and the status he holds as part of the family. Elizabeth uses “lucky” as a meaning of good fortune and great value