In the book The Piano Lesson, written by August Wilson, the author uses characterization, symbolism and conflicts between races to create Boy Willie’s speech patterns and mannerisms. Boy Willie’s character the author recognizes the conflict between the black and white people that happened at that time. The only characterization that I could find for Boy Willie is that he is obnoxious and, “loud n’ proud” not bothering to be polite but his words have a hidden meaning.
As part of Boy Willie’s character the author uses lots of symbolism. “I got these big old hands … what I’m gonna do with them?” and, “So what i’m gonna do with these big old hands” This excerpt is saying that he has the ability to do anything but is still chained by the
As part of Boy Willie’s character the author uses lots of symbolism. “I got these big old hands … what I’m gonna do with them?” and, “So what i’m gonna do with these big old hands” This excerpt is saying that he has the ability to do anything but is still chained by the