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The worst thing we can do as a society is set people apart from one another and create an environment of fear, mistrust, oppression, and inequality -- as we see in how the character of Bigger Thomas develops and behaves for most of the book.</p> </div> </li> <li class="slider__slide"> <div class=""> <h3>Positive Role Models</h3> <div id="rating-09998b47-7c6b-4b57-874f-099268a8c6d6" class="rating"> <span class="rating__score" role="img"> <i class="active"></i> <i class="icon-circle-solid active"></i> <i class="icon-circle-solid"></i> <i class="icon-circle-solid"></i> <i class="icon-circle-solid"></i> <i class="icon-circle-solid"></i> </span> <span class="rating__teaser"> very little </span> </div> <p>This book is full of flawed characters who have good qualities, but there aren't many strong role models. 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He has no job and makes money with a few of his friends by robbing and stealing, living the life of a petty thug and a bully. Bigger's whole life is characterized by feelings of fear, dread, and isolation. He hides his fear by being the biggest, baddest bully. His life takes a turn when he gets a job working as a driver for a very rich man, Mr. Dalton. After leaving the ghetto and moving into the white world, Bigger's greatest fears and insecurities begin to manifest with alarming speed. After a terrible accident involving Mr. Dalton's daughter, Bigger finds himself in the same position as a large rat he once killed in his family's tiny apartment -- trapped, desperate, and looking for a way out, no matter who he has to hurt. 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Wright is masterful in taking readers into Bigger's mind and explaining the processes that shape his behavior, emotional state, and decision-making process. Readers will be confronted with several uncomfortable and tragic issues, not the least of which is wondering whether the world is still anything like the one Bigger endures in the book.</p> <p>This is a great read for anyone wanting to delve into the societal and psychological consequences of oppression, segregation, and poverty -- historically and today. It is definitely not suitable for younger children, and parents should be prepared to discuss the tough questions and situations in the novel.</p> </div> <button class="reveal__trigger link link--cta btn--reset" data-target="reveal-e926d9f0-5e46-473e-bc4d-3f548a675f0a">Show more</button> </div> </div> </div> <div class="squiggle--bottom review-view-box review-view-box--formatted"> <h2 id="family-talk">Talk to Your Kids About ...</h2> <div id="reveal-8bf2b200-23e8-4f24-8a32-35a7b99b12c3" class="reveal" data-more="Show more" data-less="Show less"> <div class="reveal__content collapse"> <ul> <li><p>Families can talk about other "isms" -- sexism, ageism, religious intolerance, etc. and how they affect people. Can you give examples of sexism, etc.? Have you ever felt as if people were judging you based on your age, gender, religion, or race? How did it make you feel? Did it change the way you see and treat people different from you?</p> </li> <li><p><em>Native Son</em> is considered a classic of American literature, and is often required reading in high school. Why do you think it is?</p> </li> <li><p>Families can also talk about the effects of isolation and the fear. Have you ever felt alone and thought no one would understand how you felt? Do you ever put on an angry face when you are really just sad and lonely?</p> </li> <li><p>There is a continuing debate over capital punishment, and recent high-profile cases of wrongful convictions have added fuel to the fire. Should communities be allowed to decide who lives or dies?</p> </li> </ul> </div> <button class="reveal__trigger link link--cta btn--reset" data-target="reveal-8bf2b200-23e8-4f24-8a32-35a7b99b12c3">Show more</button> </div> </div> <div class="review-product-details squiggle--bottom review-view-box"> <h2 id="review-details">Book Details</h2> <div id="reveal-3bf60378-9696-4502-84e7-19a81abb1968" class="reveal" data-more="Show more" data-less="Show less"> <div class="reveal__content collapse"> <ul> <li> <strong> Author </strong>: <a rel="nofollow" class="link" href="/search/Richard%20Wright">Richard Wright</a> </li> <li> <strong> Genre </strong>: <a rel="nofollow" class="link" href="/search/category/book/genre/literary-fiction-159">Literary Fiction</a> </li> <li> <strong> Topics </strong>: <a rel="nofollow" class="link" href="/search/category/book/topic/history-31974">History</a> </li> <li> <strong> Book type </strong>: Fiction </li> <li> <strong> Publisher </strong>: <a rel="nofollow" class="link" href="/search/category/book/publisher/harper-perennial-modern-classics-11087">Harper Perennial Modern Classics</a> </li> <li> <strong> Publication date </strong>: March 1, 1940 </li> <li> <strong> Publisher's recommended age(s) </strong>: 18 - 18 </li> <li> <strong> Number of pages </strong>: 544 </li> <li> <strong> Last updated </strong>: July 12, 2017 </li> </ul> </div> <button class="reveal__trigger link link--cta btn--reset" data-target="reveal-3bf60378-9696-4502-84e7-19a81abb1968">Show more</button> </div> </div> <div id="review-view-advisory" class="review-view-advisory" data-title="Native Son" data-type="Book" data-age="16" data-rating="5"> <h2>Did we miss something on diversity?</h2> <p> Research shows a connection between kids' healthy self-esteem and positive portrayals in media. 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