- Jeff Semenetz
Sunday, February 7, 2010
I think Society is responsible for Bigger's accidental murder of Mary. Bigger in great fear put a pillow over Mary's face to keep her quiet so Mrs. Dalton did not hear them. It led to her death. Bigger was afraid because he knows the severe consequences that a black man suffers. Society installed that fear in him and that led to him trying to silence Mary so he was not caught. In result society was at least partially responsible for Bigger killing Mary. Bigger made a mistake while in fear of punishment because of society's negativity on blacks.
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How did society instill the fear you speak of? You state that society was partially responsible--what is partial? How partial? To what extent is society responsible? And, if society is responsible, what responsibility does society bear?--I hope these questions help you solidify your thinking.--Mrs. Holst
Because he knows the punishment for a black man is much more severe than the punishment for a white man. With that fear of being caught in a room with Mary, he tried to silence her to evade trouble and accidentally killed her. He learned that blacks are treated worse through society therefore making Society responsible for him accidentally killing Mary to avoid the harsh punishments.
Jeff,I'm really glad you responded, but I'm not sure how your answer answers my question. Go back to my questions. Mrs.Holst
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