" Artificial Nigger " and " Judgement Day " Analysis Regarding Color
“Artificial Nigger” & “Judgement Day” Analysis Regarding Color
After reading this story over five times I certainly think I have an understanding of what this story is about. Mr. Head is an old racist who believes everything that he says is word. He is domineering and seems to argue with Nelson whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be about the place Nelson calls home or the color of skin. Nelson is only ten; it makes you wonder why a man who is supposedly intelligent seems awfully absurd.
O’Connor associates the role of color in regards to race. Through her portrayal of race, apart from color, she draws a link between the roles people play in society. Not only do these elements of race refer to color and positions in society, but they go even deeper to reveal the authors’ disposition. Two works, “The Artificial Nigger,” as well as “Judgment Day,” present both a level of comparison as well as a level of distinction and contrast in this regard to “color” playing a key role in race and society. “The Artificial Nigger” is the story of Mr. Head and his grandson Nelson who travel to Atlanta, only to find themselves lost. The nature of these characters is further deepened, and taken directly to the realms of the metaphorical as Mr. Head and Nelson find themselves lost in racial disorientation. “Judgment Day” revolves around old man Tanner who lives in a New York apartment with his daughter. It is the story of a racist old man who finds himself utterly disgusted at the fact of African Americans having prospered in society. Although he may be racist by way of his upbringing, he nevertheless attempts to make friends with African Americans. However, the manner in which he treats them exemplifies his view of them being different. O’Connor does a tremendous job of making the clear distinction of character and identity by using the simple aspects of color in her stories.
“The Artificial Nigger” is very much a story about epiphany, and this epiphany about color as
After reading this story over five times I certainly think I have an understanding of what this story is about. Mr. Head is an old racist who believes everything that he says is word. He is domineering and seems to argue with Nelson whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be about the place Nelson calls home or the color of skin. Nelson is only ten; it makes you wonder why a man who is supposedly intelligent seems awfully absurd.
O’Connor associates the role of color in regards to race. Through her portrayal of race, apart from color, she draws a link between the roles people play in society. Not only do these elements of race refer to color and positions in society, but they go even deeper to reveal the authors’ disposition. Two works, “The Artificial Nigger,” as well as “Judgment Day,” present both a level of comparison as well as a level of distinction and contrast in this regard to “color” playing a key role in race and society. “The Artificial Nigger” is the story of Mr. Head and his grandson Nelson who travel to Atlanta, only to find themselves lost. The nature of these characters is further deepened, and taken directly to the realms of the metaphorical as Mr. Head and Nelson find themselves lost in racial disorientation. “Judgment Day” revolves around old man Tanner who lives in a New York apartment with his daughter. It is the story of a racist old man who finds himself utterly disgusted at the fact of African Americans having prospered in society. Although he may be racist by way of his upbringing, he nevertheless attempts to make friends with African Americans. However, the manner in which he treats them exemplifies his view of them being different. O’Connor does a tremendous job of making the clear distinction of character and identity by using the simple aspects of color in her stories.
“The Artificial Nigger” is very much a story about epiphany, and this epiphany about color as