What emerging solution to his problem does baldwin recognize? a)the riots were necessary.b) memory serves an important purpose. c)feeling hatred is unproductive.d) his father was right to be bitter.

The correct answer here is C.

According to Baldwin, the hatred as a feeling and a motivator is unproductive. He blames both whites and blacks for the bleakness and the state of the streets. They did not accomplish nothing except went their hatred and it was nothing more than folly. 

d. Paul is protective of Mitchell.

Explanation:

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