Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Native Son 4/15/09

Quote: "Back in his cell, Bigger tumbled lifelessly onto his cot. Soon it'll all be over, he thought. Tomorrow might be his last day; he hoped so. His sense of time was gone; night and day were merged now."

Significance:

This passage shows that Bigger has more than accepted his fate; he's now hoping for it. Although he is not happy, or even content with what will happen to him, he still wants it to happen. It will be interesting to see what happens if there are any sudden twists in his fate. Will he be able to accept it as fast, or will he still long for death?

Question:
Will Bigger give the white world the satisfaction of killing him?

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