During the Harlem Renaissance, as well as in the modern culture, racial discrimination still continues amongst most African Americans. In Ann Petry’s novel, The Street, the protagonist Lutie Johnson as well as other minor characters is greatly affected by their surroundings in Harlem. Lutie Johnson is an important protagonist in her novel because she shows the struggle of raising a son in these dirty streets dealing with an African American life. Petry illustrates the street as a big symbol in African American life by providing many examples of racial discrimination. By providing these examples, Petry shows a multiplicity of perspectives amongst the characters in her novel that deals with racism. Not only does Petry show a multiplicity of perspectives,
