Native son was written in a time when racism and oppression of colored people was common. Richard Wright intended to explain to society how he and his race felt about racism. Using the symbol of snow and whiteness as a metaphorical expression, he showed the emotions Bigger felt about society. Snow was a physical symbol in the story that paralleled the white oppressive society. In ?How Bigger was Born? Wright explains that the first Bigger felt attacked and oppressed even at a young age. Snow does not only fall on certain people and choose to avoid others, in the same sense; racism does not only effect one age or group of kids but the entire colored community.
Native Son
Native son was written in a time when racism and oppression of colored people was common. Richard Wright intended to explain to society how he and his race felt about racism. Using the symbol of snow and whiteness as a metaphorical expression, he showed the emotions Bigger felt about society. Snow was a physical symbol in the story that paralleled the white oppressive society. In ?How Bigger was Born? Wright explains that the first Bigger felt attacked and oppressed even at a young age. Snow does not only fall on certain people and choose to avoid others, in the same sense; racism does not only effect one age or group of kids but the entire colored community.
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