From the beginning of the novel and the early day’s of Richard’s childhood, he was always been isolated from his environment. Even though he would try to make everyone happy, and distance himself from the racism around him. The white people still would treat him like an animal and would also abuse him. However, throughout the story Richard is also isolated by his own people and maybe even more than just the white society. Richard distance himself from people for reasons. He is always asking questions and trying out new things. He often ask himself why white people are always after him, and why does he have to fear whites, why can’t they just leave him alone? Richard ask these questions to himself even though there are no answers to hopeless
