Title: Black boy, notes
Description: The original CliffsNotes study guides offer expert commentary on major themes, plots, characters, literary devices, and historical background.   CliffsNotes on Black Boy chronicles the alienation of the author -- not only from white society, but from his own people. Richard Wright's novel is a cry of anguish in the face of the human condition and the tragedy that comes when an individual struggles to overcome it.   With this study guide, you'll experience the events and the unique tone of the novel. Background about the life of the author will help shed light on the novel's themes. Other features that help you study include    Character analyses of major players  Chapter summaries and commentaries  Critical essays  Character genealogy chart  Helpful maps  Review questions and suggested essay topics     Classic literature or modern mo...
Subjects: Literary Criticism, Nonfiction, Wright, richard, 1908-1960, American fiction (fictional works by one author), LITERARY CRITICISM, American, General, Black boy (Wright, Richard)
People: Richard Wright (1908-1960)