One example that shows how much hate the whites had towards the blacks was whenRichard's aunt came over one night with her new husband, and said that they hadto move North because they were being followed by whites (Wright 77). This shows that the whites continuallyharassed the blacks and the only way for Richard's uncle to survive was to moveaway.

Richard has also witnessed some terrible events that had happened to blacks whileworking at his job in the clothing store. The owner of the store and his son dragged one black woman through thestore. She was also beaten very badlyfor not paying her bills. Other whitepeople witnessed this scene, but did nothing in their power to stop it (Wright198-199). The treatment the blacks received was far different from

that of the whites. The whites loved to show how much authority they have over theblacks by beating them really badly.

One day when Richard was on his way home from work, he was offered a ride form a groupof white teenagers. They had asked him if he wanted a beer and Richard repliedwith "no I don't want any." Instead of saying "no sir" because he did notanswer as he was suppose to he was hit with a whiskey bottle over the head byone of the guys and thrown off of the back of the truck (Wright 201). This shows that unless you call the whiteswhat they want to be called or answer back to them as "no sir or "yes sir,"then they won't treat you with any respect at all and you might even getbeaten. According to an article byJohnathon Tilove, blacks can't afford to trust whites, but then again couldwhites afford to trust blacks (slavery 149).

After weeks of trying to find a job Richard Wright finally heard of one. He was goingto be working for this white woman in her home. His duties were to chopping wood, scrubbing floors, doing dishesand cleaning the yard. He would work morningevenings and all day Sunday. Richard'spay was that h

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