1. Reviewing Black Boy by Richard Wright
Chapter 3

2. Warm up: Copy, Explain, and give an example of the following quote:
“… the meaning of living came only when one was struggling to wring a meaning out of meaningless suffering” (100).

3. R E V I W Explain what happens to Richard’s mother.
What happens to Richard’s brother afterwards, and how does Richard feel about it?
Where does Richard go first, and then what ends up happening afterward?

4. R E V I W
Why does Richard describe himself as “strangely tender and cruel, violent and peaceful” (101).
Paradox (n.)– a seemingly contradictory statement that could actually be true

5. Now, in your groups, work on the study guide questions for Chapter 3.
Don’t forget – your homework is to begin reading chapter 4, from pages