Social Conflict in Richard Wright’s A Father’s Law

Abstract

Social conflict is the struggle for power in society. It occurs when two or more people oppose each other. Social conflict in America is a complex and enduring issue that encompasses a wide range of challenges, tensions and divisions within the nation. This article provides an overview of the multifaceted nature of social conflict in America, highlighting the issues of race, class and generational conflict. Through Ruddy Turner’s experience, the author Richard Wright provides an insight into the broader societal and personal clashes.This article attempts to analyseRichard Wright’s novel, A Father’s Law to portray the conflicts experienced by the African Americans, due to race and class issues in American society.