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The man who was almost a man is a short story written by Richard Wright. Wright is an African American novelist and portrays the lives of black Americans and their experiences. The story is of an African American seventeen year old Dave who desires to own a gun which is will earn him the respect he deserves as a man and is no longer a child. He does procure a gun from a local store and happens to possess a pistol finally (Brandt). The problem arises when he accidentally shoots a mule, jenny that is owned by his boss Mr. Hawkins. Dave continues to lie ...