The short story "Big Black Good Man" by Richard Wright takes place in Copenhagen, Denmark. The narrative follows the interactions between Olaf Jenson, a white Danish night porter, and Jim, a large Black American sailor. Through their encounters, the story explores themes of race, power, and perception.

The main theme of "Big Black Good Man" by Richard Wright is the exploration of racial prejudice and how it influences personal relationships and perceptions. The story delves into the dynamics of power, fear, and stereotypes between the two main characters, Olaf Jenson and Jim. It ultimately highlights the complexity of race relations and the impact of preconceived notions on individuals.

In the time period in the story, there is a lot of racism. Seeing a white man willingly defend a black man was outrageous to other white people.

The Big Story - 1949 4-7 was released on:

USA: 10 October 1952

The Big Story - 1949 6-7 was released on:

USA: 22 October 1954