Wright is angry with his Uncle Tom because even though that Tom should have no authority over him, he tries to beat Wright after Wright gives him “sass.” All Wright does is respond to a criticism of his watch wit ha response that he would give anyone. Uncle Tom took this the wrong way and tried to beat Wright. It was only Wright threatening to stab him with Razorblades that stopped Tom.
Wright was angry at Tom’s response to his actions, but I think he reacted so angrily for a larger reason. Day in and Day out people tell him where to go, how to act, what to do. His granny is trying to force him to be religious. He teachers want him to be a sheep, and the Whites just want him to shut up and act like a regular black. He has been struggling with these influences, and when another influence suddenly arrives in his life and tries to take control of even more of his life, its no surprise that Wright was so angry with him.
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