What inspired the choice to tell this story through the perspective of Bigger Thomas?
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What inspired the choice to tell this story through the perspective of Bigger Thomas?
Did anyone else feel the pacing slowed down in the middle chapters, or was that necessary for character development?
How do you think Wright's personal experiences influenced the depiction of systemic racism in the novel?