Wednesday, June 11, 2014

Native Son

Native Son Short Essay Question


Native Son Short Essay Questions- Cite evidence from the text to support your answer.  Each answer must be a minimum of TWO FULL paragraphs in length.


1.) What message does Native Son deliver on religion?

2.) Why do the Communists (Max and Jan) take a particular interest in Bigger?

3.) Does Native Son endorse violence as a way of overcoming racism?  Explain.

4.) Why does Bigger feel as though white society is “blind”?

1 comment:

  1. 1.What message does Native Son deliver on religion?

    I think the message that the native son deliver is people shouldn’t be racist to anybody. Native son should us how grievous that the effect is when racist occur in people community. Is possible to retribution when we be mean to others. Everybody should be equal.


    2.) Why do the Communists (Max and Jan) take a particular interest in Bigger?

    Max and Jan take a particular interest in Bigger because bigger is African American. They are tried to help him make bigger feel they are equal. Max and Jan is different to other American, They understand how serious this problem is and tried to improve it. Bigger is an African American they are always connect with.


    3.) Does Native Son endorse violence as a way of overcoming racism? Explain.

    I think Native son endorse violence as a way of overcoming racism because the author is keep emphasize manner and the effect. basic on the theme, violence is the only way to cease racism happen. Basic on the situation during 1930s. There is no way without violence to overcoming racism and bigger story is indirect to tell Native son endorse violence as a way of overcoming racism.


    4.) Why does Bigger feel as though white society is “blind”?

    Bigger feel as though white society is “blind” because white society is the environment that bigger facing. to him, everything is out of control. He and other African American is not allow to escape this “blind” society. They are “blind” in this society.

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