George Dawson And Glaubman's Life Is So Good

Humanity has a habit of creating an antagonist through ideas and concepts, rather than a physical character. Racism and discrimination have become one of the most apparent antagonistic ideas. This previously was a very prominent problem, and although has declined through the years, is still an issue. George Dawson and Richard Glaubman’s, Life Is So Good, perfectly portrays the grip racism has on various places throughout 20th century America. Additionally, it demonstrates the length at which ideas can harm others. The idea of discriminating one race causes normal human interactions to become fearful, as well as violent physical fights to occur. In George Dawson and Richard Glaubman’s Life Is So Good, the antagonist is the prejudice created by racism, as illustrated by the fear instilled in …show more content…
Intimidation from a young age inspires the way the youth thinks. For example, when George witnesses the hanging of Pete at an early age, it illustrates the first real violent memory of his antagonist, racism(Dawson 11). This violence shapes the way he thinks for a very long time. However, this is not the only apparent violence. George, is told to stay on the “safe roads” in fear of the brutal and homicidal Ku Klux Klan, demonstrating the unfortunate need to take time out of his journey to avoid being attacked(Dawson 112). The KKK utilizes racism as an opposing force against African Americans. Not only does the KKK serve as an antagonist, but normal people utilizing racism as well. For example, this occurs when the men at the North Oklahoma ranch threaten to assault George for breaking the horse, exhibiting even more obstacles against George(Dawson 196). The threat of physical violence is enough to stop George from reaching his full potential. All of this violence additionally works as dramatic physical conflicts to enhance the interest of his