Psychological
What does Bigger think to do when he sees the cat, while murdering Mary?
He thinks the cat is going to snitch on him, thinking to kill it.
Who is actually blind in Native Son?
Mrs. Dalton
What time did Bigger get home after murdering Mary?
4:00
Who said, "You got a job, now. You ought to work hard and keep it and try to make a man out of yourself."
Ma
This person wants to be just like Bigger
Buddy
What was Bigger thinking when Jan shook his hand
vs what was intended
Bigger was thinking that Jan was looking down on him and making fun of him but Jan really just wanted to be equal and be friends
Why does Bigger believe everyone is blind?
Because they are wanting to see life in a certain way
What did Mary have Bigger do when he drove her around
Not go to school and instead go to the park and meet Jan
Who said, "I told you I been working, honey. You saw me last night. Come on. Don't act this way."
Bigger
This person cannot support their family
Ma
How was Vera being afraid of the dead rat related to the rest of the story?
You had to remember the dead rat as a symbol to Bigger's psychological being.
what two different forms is blindness represented?
figuritvely and physically
How did Bigger sign the ransom letter?
"Red"
Who said, "If you string along with me, you'll get plenty more"
Bigger
This person is the owner of where Bigger and his friends enjoy to hangout.
Doc
How does the psychology of racial prejudice contribute to Bigger's transformation into a murderer and a criminal?
In killing a white women, Bigger does what the white American majority has always feared.
What do you think people are blind to in America now?
Blindness of poverty and still racism.
What did Mary ask bigger when she first met him?
If he was a part of an union
Who said, "Yes. I thought it was strange about the car being left out in the snow all night, and so I asked him."
Peggy
This person is anti-communist and racist
Mr. Britten
List three different times Bigger's insanity was very plainly shown.
Wanting to kill the cat
Thinking Mrs. Dalton knew what he was thinking
Thinking he heard Bessie still breathing
What do you think Mrs. Dalton's literal blindness stand for?
Serves as a metaphor for the white's social and cultural blindness.
What ever happened to Bigger's dad?
He was killed in a riot in the South
Who said, "They don't need a chance, if you ask me. They get in enough trouble without it."
Mr. Britten
This person is an Irish Immigrant
Peggy