Answer the following questions for Richard Wright's short story, "The Man Who Was Almost a Man" in complete sentences, with as much detail as possible [this might mean a short paragraph]:
1. After reading the first paragraph, identify the narrator, the point of view, and the dialect.
2.What is Dave's mother's response when he asks her if he can buy a gun? How does he ask her?
3. What is Dave's reaction when pressed to tell the truth? What is the crowd's reaction when he tells?
4. Think of the train as a symbol. What do you think it represents?
5. Is society better off without individuals like Dave? Should they celebrate his departure?
1. The narrator is the author. The point of view is 3rd person and the dialect is ominent.
2. Her response was no at first. She didn't want him to have one. But then Dave said that they could use the gun for Pa. And she says fine they can get one.
3. He tells them a lie in how the mule did it to herself. He starts crying and then the crowd starts laughing and he tells them what really happened.
4. I think it represents a new place for Dave. It represents freedom and a new life.
5. I don't think so. I think a society needs someone like Dave. If there isn't then it will be off balance. You need someone who has different ideas. No i don't think they should celebrate his departure.
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