Native Son

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Widely acclaimed as one of the finest books written on race and class divisions in America, this novel reflects the forces of poverty and hopelessness that continue to shape our society. The main character, Bigger Thomas needs a job to support his family. He gets one as a driver for the Daltons, a liberal, rich white family. He accidentally kills the Dalton's daughter, Mary in a moment of passion and tries to frame her communist fiancé for the murder and collect a ransom. But, Bigger is brought to trial and convicted for the murder. It was the first time that a novel showed the unvarnished truth of American social classes.
9780060837563

Details

Guided Reading Level
Z+
Lexile Reading Level
700
Fiction / Nonfiction
F
Author
Wright, Richard
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers

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