Native Son

Richard Wright

What can we say about Richard’s background?

–Born in Natchez, Mississippi–Jim Crow South

•What can we say about Richard’s childhood?

–Father abandoned the family.

–Mother became ill.

–Richard was out of control

•What about Richard’s education?

–Schooling was inconsistent.

–Work various jobs

–Unable to form stable or consistent relationships

•What about Richard’s religious household?

–Avid Reader

–Discouraged to write or be creative

• What can we say about Richard’s adulthood?

– Moved family to Chicago

– Continued to work various jobs

– Became a serious writer

• Richard began to publish various works:

• Black Boy

• Native Son