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Summary Of The Rights To The Streets Of Memphis By Richard Wright

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A short story "The Rights to the Streets of Memphis" written by Richard Wright, despite's Mrs. Wright, Richard Wright's mother. Mrs. Wright was left alone to raise her children on her own. The family had no food to eat, and no money and by this she made her very own son become something that he wasn't ready for, so this was a life lesson to be taught. Mrs Wright was a strong, caring, and wise black woman. She remained strong after her husband left her and her children alone . Mrs. Wright was ultimately strong because after her husband had left her with no food and money, she didn't break down or anything. Mrs Wright said "Richard where's your father, and who brings food into this house." Richard didn't know where his father was but he knew he brought food into the house. Although, with him not being there they would starve but, Mrs Wright found a job and she would leave bread and a cup of tea for her two boys everyday. Even though Mrs. Wright was strong she was also caring for the love of her children. …show more content…

Wright cared for her children to show the love, respect, responsibilities she had. She would do anything to keep her children by her side. She luckily found her a job and she started becoming head of the house. She would leave bread and tea for her sons to eat everyday before she leaves to go to work. One day, Mrs Wright said to Richard, " Richard you're going to start doing the shopping for the food.' Richard was scared because he never went shopping on his own, because he had always had his mothers protection, but this time was different. During this harsh time, Mrs. Wright remained wise when Richard knew he had to stand up to his

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