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Do you believe in fate Neo, Morpheus asks. No, Neo responds. Why not? Because I dont like the idea that Im not in control of my life, Neo explains. In this scene (from the blockbuster smash hit The Matrix) a parallel can be drawn between Neo and Bigger Thomas (the protagonist in Richard Wrights novel Native Son) because Bigger shares Neos feelings about fate. Bigger Thomas, a boy who has grown up with the chains of white society holding him back from opportunity, has only one solution to escape from the white walls which are closing in on him. His solution is to kill two women (one of whom is the daughter of a rich white family) to demonstrate that he is fed up with his life being controlled by fate. The author does an exceptional job in creating a theme that illustrates how racism takes away the self-control of the oppressed, thus leaving their lives in the hands of fate. The theme that racism doesnt allow the oppressed to control their lives can be demonstrated through the symbolism of the rat, the poster outside of Biggers apartment, and Biggers encounter with the nut in jail. To Biggers chagrin he is not in control of his life. His life is dictated by a large group of white peoples false belief of
The second film adaptation of Richard Wright's classic novel.
Bigger Thomas, an angry, morose 19-year-old black man, resides in depression-era Chicago, and appears to be headed for a life of trouble. He achieves his destiny one night when he accidentally kills the daughter of his wealthy, white employers. But, perhaps because of his lowly status in society, Bigger feels empowered rather than remorseful after committing the crime. And it is this attitude that could lead to his downfall, after he is caught and tried for murder...
