Textual Analysis of Native Son

Symbolism

Narrative Voice

Diction

Characterization

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The Airplane

Killing the rat

An object or action in a literary work that means more than itself, that stands for something beyond itself.

"Playing white"

The voice and implied speaker of the novel. Consider the narrative style (1st person, objective, etc.), the point of view, and style of narration.

3rd person, omniscient

Know Bigger's emotions and thoughts without him explicitly stating them to other characters or during internal monologues

The selection of words in a literary work. Writers use words to convey action, reveal character, imply attitude, identify themes, and suggest values.

Bigger's dialogue

Style of exposition

The way writers present and reveal character. Consider speech, dress, manner, thoughts, and actions.

Bigger Thomas

Mary

Jan

The Daltons

Gatsby

The Stranger

The Stranger

Gatsby

The Stranger

Gatsby