... killing her could provide her only "merciful" end. The emotional forces that drive Bigger are conveyed by means other than his words. Besides reactions to fear, his actions demonstrate an extremely quick temper and destructive impulse as an integral part of his nature. Rage plays a key part in his basic nature, but does not directly motivate the murders he commits. Rage does not ... Thomas. The members of the Dalton family represent the naivety of whites to the realities of social oppression. Mr. and Mrs. Dalton attempt to correct their wrongs by donating to various black charities. The...

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... do is "to merge himself with others and be a part of this world, to lose himself in it so he could find himself, to be allowed a chance to live like others, even though he was black" (226) and not have to continue being the black boy who is expected to conform to the accepted black stereotype. This longing to be free from the constraints of ... and he wants options, not what is left over and designated for 'blacks only.' This determination for change alienates himself from the others in his group. This distance is furthered by Gus accusing Bigger of being afraid to complete a job that r...

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• Grade Level: High School