Native Son
Describe symbolism in Native Son by Richard Wright
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There is animal symbolism in this novel. Two rats a found in an alley and the other in Bigger's apartment represents Bigger's sorry existence. Mrs. Dalton's white cat represents white society that oppresses Bigger.