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Beloved: Post-Read Reflection

    Beloved  by Toni Morrison is an interesting and unique book. Compared to other African American novels, it is the one of the only novels that tunes out the perspective of white people. Specifically, Beloved  by Toni Morrison is an African American novel that doesn't focus on a black person dealing with issues of racism but rather a mother trying to find peace with the actions she has done. Compared to other books discussed in class, Beloved is one of the few books that doesn't revolve around criticizing America and white people. Beloved  is different because it takes place in an almost completely black environment. Racism is implied subtly in the book but it isn't the main focus of the book (although it's still major).  Beloved  by Toni Morrison is an important piece of African American literature because it is a reminder to black people that there is more to the world than just white people and racism.     The plot of Beloved  is a different viewpoint of the effect
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Judas; The Invisible Man

    An ordinary black man who unconsciously knew where he stood in society was chosen by white people to lead black people. What made the invisible man (narrator) so different from other black people that he was seen as a potential leader for black people - in the eyes of white people? What makes the invisible man so 'special' is that he knew his place; he always said the 'right' thing. The persona of the invisible man is something that is applicable to real life as well. The invisible man is a common black man who doesn't have feelings towards his black race and thus, is able to be easily swayed by white people.      Why was the narrator viewed by white people as a good role model for black people? In the beginning of the novel, the narrator gave a speech to a crowd of white people. His speech was so rousing that he was praised by the white audience and some of them even said that he had there support... as long as he stays in his place. In his speech, the narrator
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The Story of Bigger

     Imagine being a rat trapped inside of a maze. Your destination is determined the very moment you are placed into that maze. The route you take to reach your destination is already determined; the person you will become as you travel along that maze has already been determined. That is the story of Bigger Thomas - a man who is living in someone else’s dream and a place where his fate was determined from birth. This idea is called naturalism - a concept where individuals are influenced massively by their environment.  Bigger Thomas is a young black male from the slums of Chicago. He lived with his mother, Vera, his younger sister, and Buddy, his younger brother. Bigger’s father died during a riot. Being poor, black, and fatherless, Bigger Thomas lives in anger, fear, and envy all at the same time. Bigger isn’t aware of these emotions and yet, he acts on them all the time. This is due to the naturalistic world he was born to. From the moment he was born, his environment was design
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