The Modern Novel Indifference, Fear, and Violence: the Fate of Bigger Thomas Bigger Thomas lives in a world of fear, and hides behind a facade of indifference, often causing his emotions to erupt in violence. This novel portrays of the fate of Bigger, which is unraveled within a few days. Here I will give certain examples of how his emotions get the better of him. To understand Bigger, you must consider his background: He is a twenty-year-old black man living in an area of the Chicago ghetto called the "Black belt" in the 1930's. Life has been harsh for Bigger and His family. He lives in a dir...

• Word Count: 1657
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School