Wright talks about his cultural heritage was to dislike Jews. In our society people like to have people to blame for their problems and it's easier to take out anger on different people. I believe that blacks felt that they were discriminated by whites and the couldn't fight back, but with Jews they can make fun of them and it's ok. Wright was taught by his surroundings that it's ok to dislike Jews and make fun of them. He didn't believe this due to his own beliefs and experiences.
The idea of 'cultural heritage' is present in all people. We grow up not knowing what is right or wrong for ourselves, but what our parents and surroundings teach us. Wright's experiences are due to white peoples 'cultural heritage.' During this time in America, Whites were brought up to believe that blacks aren't equal. Wright was doing the same thing to the Jews as Whites have done to him his whole life.
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