Intimidation from a young age inspires the way the youth thinks. For example, when George witnesses the hanging of Pete at an early age, it illustrates the first real violent memory of his antagonist, racism(Dawson 11). This violence shapes the way he thinks for a very long time. However, this is not the only apparent violence. George, is told to stay on the “safe roads” in fear of the brutal and homicidal Ku Klux Klan, demonstrating the unfortunate need to take time out of his journey to avoid being attacked(Dawson 112). The KKK utilizes racism as an opposing force against African Americans. Not only does the KKK serve as an antagonist, but normal people utilizing racism as well. For example, this occurs when the men at the North Oklahoma ranch threaten to assault George for breaking the horse, exhibiting even more obstacles against George(Dawson 196). The threat of physical violence is enough to stop George from reaching his full potential. All of this violence additionally works as dramatic physical conflicts to enhance the interest of his
Intimidation from a young age inspires the way the youth thinks. For example, when George witnesses the hanging of Pete at an early age, it illustrates the first real violent memory of his antagonist, racism(Dawson 11). This violence shapes the way he thinks for a very long time. However, this is not the only apparent violence. George, is told to stay on the “safe roads” in fear of the brutal and homicidal Ku Klux Klan, demonstrating the unfortunate need to take time out of his journey to avoid being attacked(Dawson 112). The KKK utilizes racism as an opposing force against African Americans. Not only does the KKK serve as an antagonist, but normal people utilizing racism as well. For example, this occurs when the men at the North Oklahoma ranch threaten to assault George for breaking the horse, exhibiting even more obstacles against George(Dawson 196). The threat of physical violence is enough to stop George from reaching his full potential. All of this violence additionally works as dramatic physical conflicts to enhance the interest of his