The Warmth of Other Suns

The Warmth of Other Suns

by

Isabel Wilkerson

The Warmth of Other Suns: Part Four: New York Summary & Analysis

Summary
Analysis
New York City, Pennsylvania Station, April 15, 1945. George Starling walks out into the bustling blur of the New York morning. He’s supposed to have a note in his pocket with his aunt Annie’s address, but it’s not there, so he goes to a different friend’s apartment instead. Exhausted, he takes a bath and remembers that his aunt lives on 112th Street. He heads over. Eventually, he will learn to walk, talk, and think like a New Yorker. But for now, he just feels free.
Like Ida Mae, George recognizes that he’s starting a whole new life as soon as he gets off the train. New York may not be entirely new to him, but he’s still thrilled to be safe and sound in the North. Indeed, it’s worrying to think what may have become of him if he didn’t have the resources and experience to escape Florida.
Themes
Migration and Freedom Theme Icon
Decision, Consequence, and Regret Theme Icon