At the end of ‘If Beale Street Could Talk,’ Fonny is still in prison. The story concludes without a definitive resolution to his case. The novel, written by James Baldwin, focuses on the love and struggles of Fonny and Tish, highlighting the injustices faced by African Americans in the judicial system. While there is hope for Fonny’s eventual release, the book ends with his fate still uncertain, leaving readers to reflect on the broader themes of love, resilience, and systemic oppression.
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