1.) To be honest, I feel no sympathy for Bigger as result of the final actions of Book 1. Since the man committed a crime, there should be no reason to feel bad for him because his actions were caused by his fear alone. If life simply went of for Bigger; living in the same oppressive world as before, the I would feel sympathy for him. In that situation, he would be just another poor broken soul residing in a hazardous habitat. But any crime, by my belief, cannot rid a man of any foul act he has committed against another human.
2.) As Book II progressed, I started to feel a growing resentment for Bigger Thomas. It is ironic that his name is Bigger, for I believed he would triumphantly overcome his white "masters" and rid his world of oppression. However, he has perpetrated a devastating act, one that will not end with a true ultimatum of justice. I hoped Bigger would feel regret for his crime, but he seems to be proud of his work. Bigger succeeded at doing the unthinkable, killing a white women. This "trophy" is the one life achievement he is proud of, because he finally got away with vengence against the white man. All of his fears have been subdued, and substituted for arrogance. This path will not unfold with Bigger on top.