Native Son
What is bigger’s relationship with his family
Native son
Native son
Bigger feels compelled to take care of his family but resents having to be the one who puts food on the table. From the beginning of the novel, Ma is clearly concerned that Bigger's gang involvement is prevented him from finding a respectable job that will allow him to provide for his family. When Ma faces the prospect of her oldest son's execution, she relies upon her religious beliefs as the only consolation.