Monday, March 23, 2009

Native son 33-53

"This was not his world; he had been foolish to in thinking that he would have liked it." (44)

Bigger often fluctuates between acknowledging his family as his top priority and he wonders why he even cares about them in the first place. The radical change in who Bigger associates with likely contributes to these changes in attitude. If Mr. Dalton helps Bigger to care about his family by proving that he is one of the white folks who is good to their colored worker then Bigger's perception of white people is likely to improve.

Will Bigger enjoy his time with the Dalton's enough to alter his perception of white people?

How will Bigger and Mary's relationship progress? Will it lead to love that is forbidden and angers Mr. Dalton?

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