Native Son

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man. At times Bigger felt that Max was only trying to hurt him but I think that deep down inside, Bigger knew Max was only there to help him.
A wave of excited voices swept over the room.
Bigger's fingers gripped the arms of the chair.
Max's hand touched his shoulder, Bigger turned
and Max whispered,
Sit still
Mr. Coroner?
Yes?
In the capacity of Bigger Thomas' lawyer. I'd
like to state that he does not wish to testify here (328).

This quote shows that Max was looking out for Bigger's best wishes. Max knew that if Bigger had testified the lawyers would have pounded him with questions and made him seem more guilty that he already was. I also think that it showed Bigger that Max cared about him and showed Bigger that he was going to help him though the trial.
"Your honor, I have no desire to be disrespectful
to this court, but I must be honest. A man's life is
at stake. And not only this man a criminal, but he is
also a black ...

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realistic. How can a man that was just lied about be questioning his accuser on what was said about him? If I were Jan, I would want to kill Bigger for making up the whole story and lying about me. Jan not only forgives Bigger, but he wants to help Bigger by getting him a lawyer to defend Bigger in court.
"Let me be on your side, Bigger" Jan said.
I can fight this thing with you, just like you've
started it. I can come from all of those white people
and stand here with you. I got a friend his name is Max.
He wants to help you (289).

Jan wants to have his friend Max help him in court. How could any human being be this forgiving? Jan was not only accused of ...

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