Why did Richard Wright choose to create the character Bigger Thomas in his novel Native Son?

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Because he had encountered many individuals like Bigger throughout his life.To confront and overcome his own anxieties about dominant figures.To express admiration for African American men who resisted White oppression.To provide a cautionary example for African American men on how not to conduct themselves.None of the above.

Explanation

Richard Wright developed the character of Bigger Thomas based on his personal experiences and the many people he had known who resembled Bigger. This allowed him to realistically portray the struggles faced by African Americans in a racially oppressive society.