The summaries in this paper examine several unique and sometimes conflicting perspectives that, taken together, give the reader of Native Son a deeper understanding of the novels purpose. ... Bigger attempts to find other avenues of escape, but is only able to feel truly free and independent by exploring his darker side. ... The book then fallows this theme, in the third book; Fate. ... His only desire in life is to be able to make his own decisions, and be free to accept the consequences of his actions. ... He does not realize the consequences of his actions until it he has already commit...

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• Grade Level: High School

It is obvious that significant improvements have been made in the way that the criminal justice system deals with Blacks during the history of the United States. Blacks have not always been afforded a right to trial, not to mention a fair one. Additionally, for years, Blacks were unable to serve on juries, clearly affecting the way both Blacks and whites were tried. Much of this improvement has been achieved through various court decisions, and other improvements have been made through federal and state legislatures. Despite these facts, the development of the legal system with regard to race ...

• Word Count: 3584
• Approx Pages: 14
• Grade Level: Undergraduate