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Who encouraged James Baldwin to try writing as a career?
- A His mother, Emma Berdis Jones
- B His school principal, Gertrude E. Ayer
- C His childhood friend
- D None of these
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Gertrude E. Ayer encouraged James Baldwin to try writing as a career. This suggests that she recognized his talent and potential in writing and believed in his abilities. Her encouragement may have played a significant role in Baldwin's decision to pursue a career in writing.
