"Native Son" by Richard Wright follows the life of Bigger Thomas, a young African American man living in Chicago during the 1930s. Struggling with poverty and racial oppression, he feels trapped by his circumstances. When he is offered a job in a wealthy white family's home, he grapples with his sense of identity and societal expectations. A series of events, including a fatal accident, lead him into a spiral of fear and desperation, ultimately highlighting the destructive effects of systemic racism and the consequences of living in a society that dehumanizes individuals based on race. The novel is a powerful exploration of race, class, and the human condition. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

There are 124 pages in this book. This book was published in 1996 by Teacher's Pet Publications .