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What is the central message of The Rockpile by James Baldwin?​

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The consistent themes in Baldwin's fiction, including personal identity, racial struggle, and the role of religion in daily life are present in "The Rock pile." Baldwin centers the story on the Rock pile, which represents stability and fixture but also a great temptation to the young protagonist of the story, Roy.

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