Wright's plan sets in motion

At the end of part 1 Wright decides to move north to Chicago to escape the black persecution of Memphis. Memphis is more north than he was in the beginning, but it wasn't north enough. Chicago would be a place where Wright could expand his abilities and grow and become a writer like he wants to. Even though Wright is going against the 'system' and leaving a financially stable job, he must pursue his dream so it's not a meaningless pointless life. For some this may be a dumb decision, but this was a great positive decision for Wright. Even the white men he works with doesn't want him to go, not because they'll miss him or think it's best for him to stay, but because the feel that he may succeed more than a white man if he leaves and the want him to stay below them at his current position. Wright knows he can't do that, he must pursue that which will make his life meaningful. Wright's decision to move was a very positive decision.