James Baldwin also wrote a letter to his nephew. not his son) that discussed issues including race, equalityand love. Many consider this letter to be amung Baldwin's best writingand Baldwin is regarded by many as one of America's most important writers. Analyze and evaluate Baldwin's main ideas in his letter then compare his arguments with those of Coates. How are the letters similar in their messages and themes, and where do they diverge? What connections can you draw between Coates and Baldwin? THEIR EYES WERE WATCHING GOD