The amount of independence we have can be directly influenced by the choices we make throughout our lives. However difficult they may be, the right choices typically come with some sort of reward. In Richard Wright’s autobiographical novel, Black Boy, the author struggles for his independence. In the end, Richard gains his independence as a result of the difficult decisions he was forced to make. His determination for freedom ultimately got him to his desired destination. As a boy, Richard’s home life was not one most people would dream of. His father left him and his family, but even before that, he was quite harsh, taking his feelings to the extreme and saying things without fully meaning them. This is especially shown when he tells
