crazy” (7). These cruel remarks only symbolize the feelings of anger, shame, and despair, as a mass of people suffers from oppression. White racism affects every aspect of Bigger’s life: his self-image, thoughts, and behavior. Racism and oppression also have very negative results. The oppressed mass has few avenues of opportunities and capabilities to express their emotions. Violence is the only outlet of expression for Bigger; it is the only way he can rebel against a society that attempts to eradicate all opportunities for a Negro person. The white world should not be too surprised or aghast at Bigger’s violent actions or sheer hate for them. When someone is made to feel inferior and subhuman, he/she will retaliate with ignorance and hate; rebellion is inevitable. The white world’s social and institutional racism are so oppressive that the Negro race has lost their humanity and footing in the modern world.Wright writes a powerful novel that chronologies the Negro experience of oppression in America. Everyone in the Native Son suffers. Oppression truly does affect all aspects of the lives of the oppressed and oppressor. However, the oppression is felt more strongly by the Negro masses, who are denied equality and made to suffer many injustices. Wright wants us to know that Bigger is a tragic responsibility of American society and culture, which are racist and tyrannical. The white world is obviously domineering and unwilling to give up power. Moreover, Bigger represents a tragedy of American modernization, of a culture that is so greedy for power and wealth that they will deny liberty to others and make them suffer at their expense. Wright also warns the reader that there are many Biggers among every oppressed mass throughout the world. ...
