Richard Wright’s challenges significantly shaped his literary output. Growing up in the racially charged environment of the Jim Crow South exposed him to systemic racism and poverty, deeply influencing his perspectives on identity and struggle. His experiences with violence, oppression, and discrimination sparked his desire to write about the harsh realities faced by African Americans. The themes of alienation and injustice in his works, particularly in Native Son and Black Boy, resonate with his lived experiences. Through his writing, Wright sought to give voice to the marginalized, making profound statements about society’s flaws.