In the novel Native Son the author, Richard Wright, conveys the attitudes and the feelings of the characters very effectively. The characters actions represent their personality and their approach and view of life. This concept is best demonstrated throught the character traits of the main character Bigger Thomas. Therefore Bigger's actions are justified by the emotions that stem from his view upon life and society. Brought up in a poor black community, Bigger has been exposed to such ideas of white supremacy because blacks were denied opportunities of advancement and the opportunity to prove themselves intel