Native Son

Bigger feels guilty and afraid of his actions in book 1; as the readers observe him throughout book 2 he becomes proud of his actions. At the start of book 2 Bigger shows his anxiety, "He relaxed his taut muscles, feeling fear, remembering that he had killed Mary, had smothered her, had cut her head off and put her body in the fiery furnace" (Wright 109). The memory of the murder alone is enough to make Bigger feel distressed and scared of what's to come. This illustrates how he didn't purposely want to harm Mary; he regrets the incident. As Bigger was being chased he knows, "They wanted the gun. He did not have it. He was not afraid any more. He did not have strength to be" (Wright 312). He is more excepting of his actions now and is fearless. This demonstrates his changing from being worried to proud of his murder. He now has a powerful sensation.

Based on Bigger's experiences in book 2, the readers can predict that he will be determined not to get caught and will act aggressive. As Bigger is faced against Bessie opposing the situation he determines that, "It was his life against hers" (Wright 273). Bigger is already being quarrelsome. He will do whatever it takes to stay innocent. While Bigger is hiding out he thinks, "I would've had to kill'em both if she saw me, he thought" (Wright 295). This is another example of how much he has changed to be a powerful figure. If a person, of his color, saw him he was willing to kill her. Due to this I anticipate he will keep being manipulative and forceful.