Native Son by Richard Wright Handmade Literature Necklace, Book Cover, Snowflake

“Every time I get to thinking about me being black and they being white, me being here and they being there, I feel like something awful’s going to happen to me. ” Like your jewelry to mean something? You'll love my handmade literature necklaces! This one depicts Richard Wright's iconic novel, Native Son. This unisex necklace features (from left to right) a snowflake charm, for the snow covering Chicago serving a symbol for the ubiquitous power of white Capitalist society. Next is a whiskey bottle charm next to a church charm, since both alcohol and religion are portrayed as numbing agents to help the African American characters cope with the crushing oppression they encounter daily. In the center is a book cover pendant. To its right is a gun charm next to a hatchet charm, for Bigger's violent actions, which exacerbate the dichotomy in his identity (an apt illustration of Dubois's concept of double consciousness.) Last is a charm of the Communist hammer and sickle, for the answers to societal problems Jan & Max's Communist beliefs ostensibly provide. This necklace has been newly handmade just for you, is adjustable from 19.5 - 30 inches (can be altered upon request). Love unique handmade jewelry? Check out My Closet for more great finds, including my listing "Invisible Man Ralph Ellison Handmade Literature Necklace, Book Cover, Lightbulb" (shown in last pic, see My Closet for full listing). Bundle & save 20% minimum! Questions? Ask! Fair offers considered.