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Black Boy by Richard Wright is a novel and autobiography all in one. Black boy takes us thought the young life of Richard Wright, who is both the author and the main character. Richard goes though many hardships growing up. The book is set in the early 1900's in the American south. Richards mother raises Richard in the harsh environment after Richard's father abandons them. Richards's main goal is to make it to the north.
In the book we relive different experiences in Richards' life. When Richard was just a small boy he was extremely curious and lit the white fluffy curtains on fire. This foreshadows how Richards's life is going to turn out. Growing up Richard had it tough during his early life. His father left him at a very early age, this left Richard and his mother to fend for themselves.
Richard grew up deprived of food and money. Once when his mom sent him to the store to buy food, Richard was jumped and robbed. He came home telling his mom what happened, why he has no food......

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