Literary Area of Study

African American Literature

American Literature

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Challenging Authority

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Richard Wright

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Novel

Fiction

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About Native Son

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Overview

Wright’s debut novel is a seminal work that probes themes of power, identity, and race in America. Check out this summary of Native Son.

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Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Book 1: “Fear”

Book 1

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Book 2: “Flight”

Book 2

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Book 3: “Fate”

Book 3

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Character Analysis

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