Essay On Richard Wright's Use Of Linguistic Devices In To Kill A Mockingbird

Linguistic devices helps the author add flavor to the novel thus making it much more interesting to read. It sets up different moods based on how the author uses it and provides a better understanding of what going on. Along with the linguistic devices seen throughout the novel, the author includes symbolism and motifs. These all are building blocks for the main theme, racism. The author manages to tie everything together to convey a brilliant story where the audience reads the insight of what’s it like being a young black male during the time of the Jim Crow era.
Richard Wright uses the linguistic device, diction, to convey a stronger image of the actions performed in the novel. It’s really helpful in forcing the reader to feel and imagine what he intentionally wanted them to do. In the statement, “Suddenly Griggs reached for my arm and jerked me violently, sending me stumbling three or four feet across pavement” the reader is led to imagine a vibrant scenario where an older man is using his force to hurt a child. Because of that, the reader would feel sorry for the child and would be able to understand how much force Griggs applied to Richard. However, if he were to reword it in a much simpler sense, the reader would not …show more content…
In this event, Richard’s father is bothered by the constant meowing of the cat. To stop the persistent meowing, he yells “Kill that damn thing. Do anything, but get it away from here!” Richard took his words literally thus setting up a mini noose to kill the kitten. This episode was to potentially get back at his dad for not taking him seriously. This symbolizes the conflicted relationship between Richard and his father. His interests in books were a getaway from the harsh reality he was forced to live in. He would indulge himself in great literature as he tried to learn how to convey his own words on paper. This was basically the only way Richard managed to move on from horrific