I believe that society is only 60-65% culpable for the actions of Bigger Thomas. With the way blacks were treated in his time period there is no reason society can't be blamed. With the conditions and standards placed on Bigger, it was only a matter of time before he snapped, mentally, or physically (Bigger showed both categories). Blacks are treated unfairly, and these pressures are more than enough to drive anybody to the brink of insanity. Yet it is difficult to completely place the blame on society. There are millions of black Americans living under the exact same hostile conditions as Bigger, and others possess the self-control to keep their rage in check. We have already established at the very beginning of the book that Bigger is someone quick to anger and one who enjoys being in control and having power. He makes it very difficult to place all of the blame on society.
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Bigger vs. Society
I believe that society is only 60-65% culpable for the actions of Bigger Thomas. With the way blacks were treated in his time period there is no reason society can't be blamed. With the conditions and standards placed on Bigger, it was only a matter of time before he snapped, mentally, or physically (Bigger showed both categories). Blacks are treated unfairly, and these pressures are more than enough to drive anybody to the brink of insanity. Yet it is difficult to completely place the blame on society. There are millions of black Americans living under the exact same hostile conditions as Bigger, and others possess the self-control to keep their rage in check. We have already established at the very beginning of the book that Bigger is someone quick to anger and one who enjoys being in control and having power. He makes it very difficult to place all of the blame on society.
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