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meaning of title "native son"

Is the title of the book meant to be ironic or realistic? Specifically, is Bigger supposed to be the Native Son? Because if he is, it seems ironic to have such a messed up individual represent American youth...
Posted by howard b #43134 at Jul 10, 2007 6:54 AM || Report this post || Reply

Has anyone commented on this question?
Posted by lauren w #43925 at Aug 13, 2007 12:27 AM || Report this post || Reply

I believe the answer is addressed in the Analysis section of the ClassicNote.
Posted by gradesaver a #3 at Aug 21, 2007 7:00 PM || Report this post || Reply

 

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