As we continue to read "Native Son" it occurs to me that Bigger is no longer a literal adaptation of his name. He has become an embodiment of cowardice to the limits and boundaries put before him by white society. He has himself internalized the segregative status quo.
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Well bigger isn't always better. He has his own way to become bigger. Through act of violence, Bigger gains confidence. He feels like he is equal and sometimes even better than who he takes out his anger on. As the story progress, he develops more of a bigger threat to society personality. After all, his acts of violence has escalated since the smashing of the rat.
ReplyDeleteSort of to piggy-back on what Elexus said, Bigger does use his acts of violence as a sort of escape. But the question is why does he need to do this? I suspect its from all the expectations and alienation he is exposed to --not only from the segregated society, but also from his emasculating mother.
ReplyDeleteBigger Thomas has internalized the rasist status quoe; but, how can you not? During that time period it was best to distance your self from those who would discriminate, because one never knew who would be the one to cause you harm. Therefor, we see the use of internalizing the rasist status quo as a survival tool to keep ones self out of harms way.
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