The Native Man

Ezekiel Thompson- the protagonist of Native Man. A poor uneducated black man , Ezekiel comes from the lowest rung on the American social and economic ladder. As his lack of education left him no option other than menial jobs, he has felt trapped his whole life, resenting, hating ,and fearing the whites who define the narrow confines of his existence. Ezekiel views white people as a collective, overwhelming force that tells him where to live , where to work and what to do.