African American Curse

Richard Wright enters us into the lens of an African American to depict the social conditions during that time period. The novel illustrates how racism forces the African Americans into a dangerous state of mind. They become immutable and socially inferior. Unfortunately, these social conditions still stand today. It is a blessing and a curse to be at Mather High where it is diverse. It is a blessing, because we are more accustomed to the many cultures around us and we learn to appreciate them. On the other hand, it’s a curse because we become blind to the fact that racism exists. We’re not exposed to those who are narrow minded as if we live in a small utopia. Bigger and his mother have an unsteady relationship. With Bigger being the oldest child, he holds the most responsibility on his shoulder. His mother shows disappointment in her son everyday for not being able to provide a better life for them and instead falling to the stereotype of a black man. I think this constant push from his mother infuriates him and gives the first of many signs of why Bigger has a frantic thought process. Due to his mother’s
There are the brave and strong few that fight against and try to beat the odds. One of those few attended Mather High. Armani lived in the south side of Chicago. He came to school every single day and graduated on time. He cared about his future and wanted to create a better life for himself. He didn’t just stop with his high school diploma, he went to college. Unfortunately, he was shot and passed away. It may have been by one of those that sticked with the stereotype, who envied Armani for creating a better life for himself. Just like the novel, there are the few like Bigger’s friends that do nothing but stick to the status quo and envy the whites for their privileges. In today’s society, those people envy the whites and now those African Americans that strive for a better life to diminish