A Scrutiny on Masculinity and Homosexuality in James Baldwin’s Giovanni’s Room

James Baldwin is recognized as one of the vibrant voice among the African American writerswho has produced an acclaimed body of novels. He disputes throughout his work that identityand an honest sense of self can only be attained through a personal journey that involvesmore than just movement from one point to another; it must also lead to a change within andan acceptance of self. InGiovanni's Room, the main character David travels a journey devoidof personal growth and acceptance. A white, homosexual man, David finds himself trapped ina white, straight, masculine, American ideal which does not define him. He spends the noveltrying to outrun and reject his past and aspects of his identity which he wishes to ignore.Through David's struggles, Baldwin shows a connection between internal and externalspaces, and establishes a link between choice and acceptance when creating a personalidentit