How this blog shows personal expression and critical thinking

The question requires me to write a response to Ta-Nehisi Coates’ “Letter to My Son,” focusing on how Coates makes his work accessible to a general audience. In this case, I identified three techniques Coates uses to make his work accessible: referencing specific historical events for factual grounding, describing personal experiences and emotions for reader connection, and using simple language to explain complex issues. Regarding critical thinking, Coates’ method of interweaving historical facts into his narrative exemplifies a fact-based approach to addressing racial inequality. By grounding his discussion in objective historical events like the Civil War and slavery’s legacy, Coates provides a factual basis that reinforces the validity of his arguments. Personal expression in Coates’ work is evident in his description of personal experiences and emotional responses to racial injustice. His personal stories, such as growing up in Baltimore and attending Howard University, transform abstract concepts into tangible realities, demonstrating the power of personal expression in discussing complex societal issues. Still, this blog is focused on critical thinking and personal expression supports that focus.