Black Boy Dialectical Journal
Aymeric Alejo
Ms.Sapozhnikov
Period.1
6/1/15
Title of Novel: Black Boy by Richard Wright
Chapter 1: Southern Night
Initial Reaction: In the first chapter of the novel Black Boy by Richard Wright, the author portrays Wright’s rebellious character through indirect characterization. This is normally done by exhibiting acts of defiance towards authority by young Wright. This can be seen in the first few paragraphs of the book in the house of Wright’s grandmother in Mississippi. His grandmother is sick, and Wright has been warned several times by his mother to keep quiet; however, his rebellious personality is immediately revealed in the dramatic gesture of setting the house on fire. I believe that Wright’s insubordinate temperament will lead to him breaking the law later in the novel.
Subsequent Reaction: According to the novel my prediction was validated as Wright starts to bootleg liquor in a hotel. He does this to amass a substantial amount of money. This can be seen as defiance against authority as he attempts to cheat the system created by those in power and strives to make money his own way.
Chapter 2:
Initial Reaction: In the second chapter of the novel Black Boy by Richard Wright, the author creates an oxymoron in Wright’s social environment to portray his incredible sense of
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