Richard Wright said he created the character of Bigger in Native Son because______________?

Richard Wright said he created the character of Bigger in Native Son because______________?

A. He had known many “Biggers” in his life.
B. He was trying to overcome his fears of powerful men.
C. He was proud of all the African American men he had seen stand up to Whites.
D. He wanted to show African American males how not to live.

Although different in tone, Soujourner Truth’s “Ain’t I a Woman” and David Walker’s “Appeal in Four Articles” are similar in what way ?

Although different in tone, Soujourner Truth’s “Ain’t I a Woman” and David Walker’s “Appeal in Four Articles” are similar in what way ?

A. Their belief in necessary violence.
B. Their belief that women should have equal rights.
C. Their appeals to Christians.
D. Their belief that African Americans should govern themselves.

Some critics argue that the use of dialect by such authors as Paul Laurence Dunbar and Charles Chesnutt did all of the following except_______________?

Some critics argue that the use of dialect by such authors as Paul Laurence Dunbar and Charles Chesnutt did all of the following except_______________?

A. Strengthened the African American’s place in the world of literature
B. Perpetuated stereotypes
C. Allowed African American authors to sell their works more widely to white audiences
D. Showed that African Americans couldn’t speak properly.