Black Boy

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1945

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Part 1, Chapters 1-5

Part 1, Chapters 6-10

Part 1, Chapters 11-14

Part 2, Chapters 15-20

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What role does literacy play in the life of Richard Wright?

Discuss Wright’s representation of Black boyhood. Did you find any of his commentary on childhood surprising, and if so, why? What role does his socialization with other Black boys play in the development of his identity?

Using direct quotes and research, discuss the evolution of Wright’s ideas about the role of the Black artist.