Sexual subjectionĪnother theme is offered within the umbrella of "disenfranchisement." This issue, sexually subjecting people to one's own will, is shown by Mrs. Her son is easily taken from her by manipulative people who resent her sexual unavailability. She must fight off rapists several times. So, Lutie Johnson finds herself in an underworld when her husband leaves her. They are a whole community of perfectly disenfranchised people, which means that the government was not adequately ensuring the communities were livable. It is more likely for these characters to be pitted against one another because they are Black, living in Harlem in the 1940's. Written by people who wish to remain anonymous We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community.
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