Parenthesis

The first few passages of Section 2, held in store a different style of writing. He does this when he first receives food from Mrs. Hoffman, and he revisits how he thought that they were racist, when as an adult he realizes that they weren't racist at all. He also uses the parenthesis to emphasize his fear of not knowing what kind of racism he will come face to face with everyday, and makes the connection to Shorty. He soon comes to the realization of why people, like Shorty, give in to and reduce themselves to nothing. Now, this does not mean that he agrees with this point of view, but rather he can sympathize with them.
Wright put entire paragraphs in parenthesis, and he does this mainly to emphasize that it is another source talking. Instead of just telling the story, he actually puts himself back into these events and revisits them. This is a very good way of strengthening his connection to his audience. This also allows him to show his audience how his views are as an adult, and how they might have changed looking back on past events. I liked hearing his adult insights into his past, and like how Wright allowed us to know what he was thinking at parts like these in the book.