Book Review On Black Boy
TITLE: Black Boy
AUTHOR: Richard Wright
INTRODUCTION OF AUTHOR: Richard Wright was born in Natchez, Mississippi.
When he was six years old, his father, Nathan Wright deserted the family for whatever
reason. His mother, Ella, became the breadwinner of the family. Abandoned by her
husband and unable to establish economic independence from her strict mother, Ella
suffered greatly. A strong woman who faces terrible adversity, she trained Richard to be
strong and to take care of himself. Later, the feisty, independent spirit Richard developed
at home led
him to refuse to accept the codes of behavior the white world has set for
Southern blacks. When Richard finally decided to become writer, that career represented
a declaration of independence from those in the black community.
PLOT SUMMARY: The opening chapter recounts Wright's early childhood in Natchez,
Mississippi, and his family's move to Memphis. It describes his early rebellion against
parental......
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Approximate Pages: 4 (250 words per double-spaced page)
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