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Native Son Nature Vs Nurture Theme

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The book Native Son contains many themes relating to the ways many black are mistreated and the injustices they face. In Native Son Bigger is used to represent the everyday stereotypical black male. Bigger is put into many situations that an African American would face and his mentality only adds to the trouble as he tries to cope with his life and his race. The theme I believe is most influential on bigger and the situations he is in is Nature vs. Nurture because society may affect the ways he views himself and what he should do. I also believe that the world only plays a part in some of his life ,but he seems to believe he is not destined for greater which is shown throughout when he results to wrongful actions. Nature vs. Nurture not only

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