Teachers.io

For the first novel, Native Son, It is important to remember that Wright wrote this novel in 1940 and that the political and social issues presented in the story are from that time period. As a result, some of the language in the book, which was socially acceptable at the time it is set, is not necessarily accepted today. Some critics also worry that the story condones violence, but others point out that the story is really the story of an individual rebelling against the circumstances of his life. Many critics maintain that Native Son condemns racism for all people and accurately describes the devastating consequences of oppression for the oppressor as well as the oppressed.