Thesis Abstract

<p> &nbsp;It is known fact that racism and oppression are one of the major issues in Black American literature. This study will attempt to make readers realize these themes in Richard Wright’s Black Boy by analyzing the concept of racial segregation of Black in America. We will examine the historical perspective of Black writing narrative and the effects of racism and oppression, which include poverty, hunger assault etc. and the ways through which the blacks reacted to racism. We can claim that Black American literature was written to oppose racism and oppression in all ramifications and also to gain self pride and identity. <br></p>

Thesis Overview

<p> Title page i Certification ii Dedication iii Acknowledgement iv Table of content v Abstract vi <strong>CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION</strong>&nbsp;1.1 Background of Study 1 1.2 Richard Wright’s Autobiography 4 1.3 Purpose of Study 7 1.4 Scope and Limitation 7 1.5 Justification 8 1.6 Methodology 9 Endnotes 10 <strong>CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW</strong>&nbsp;2.1 Introduction 11 2.2 Related Slaves Narratives as Racial and Oppression Evidences 17 2.3 Black American’s Struggle for Cultural Identity and Self Image 21 2.4 Wright’s Attitude Towards the White and Black Worlds 24 Endnotes 26 <strong>CHAPTER THREE</strong>&nbsp;RACISM AND OPPRESSION IN BLACK AMERICAN LITERATURE: AN EXAMPLE OF RICHARD WRIGHT’S BLACK BOY 3.1 Poverty and Hunger 27 3.2 Dehumanization 29 3.3 Social Insecurity 31 3.4 Disharmony 32 3.5 Rejection and Ejection 35 3.6 Physical and Sexual Assault 37 3.7 Reaction of the Characters to Racism and Oppression 38 3.7.1 Radicalism 38 3.7.2 Intellectualism 39 3.7.3 Violence 40 3.7.4 Religious Undertone 41 <strong>CHAPTER FOUR: SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION</strong>&nbsp;4.1 Summary 44 4.2 Conclusion 46 Bibliography 47 <br></p>