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"The Man Who Was Almost a Man," also known as "Almos' a Man," is a short story by Richard Wright. It was originally published in 1940 in Harper's Bazaar magazine, and again in 1961 as part of Wright's compilation Eight Men.
A short story by Richard Wright about a young Black man's desire to own a gun and the consequences of his actions. Find a plot summary, an analysis of Dave Saunders, and important quotes on SparkNotes.
Almost a man. He strode, feeling his long loose-jointed limbs. Shucks, a man oughta hava little gun aftah he done worked hard all day. He came in sight of Joe’s store. A yellow lantern glowed on the front porch. He mounted steps and went through the screen door, hearing it bang behind him.
A short story by Richard Wright about a young Black man who wants to buy a gun to prove his masculinity. The story explores themes of race, class, and violence in the South in the early twentieth century.
A short story about a black youth who buys a gun to feel like a man, but ends up killing a mule and running away. Explore the themes of masculinity, adolescence, and race in this classic tale by Richard Wright.
A short story about a black teenager who tries to prove his manhood by buying a gun and accidentally killing a mule. Read the plot summary, analysis, themes, quotes, characters and symbols of this classic story.
A comprehensive guide to Richard Wright's short story about a Black sharecropper who tries to assert his manhood by killing a mule. Find plot summary, analysis, themes, quotes, characters, symbols, and more.
