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300 words offer some current relevance and interpretation notes of Richard Wright's "The Man Who Was Almost a Man."

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My interpretation of Richard Wright's "The Man Who Was Almost a Man" coincides with themes happening today in 2016 with Black Lives Matter in terms of social activism. Through the characterization of Dave, it seems like Wright is reiterating how African Americans are deeply marginalized and targeted in society, not only socially but also emotionally, economically, and politically. The racist treatment of blacks is demonstrated in ...

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