This paper explains that Wright's use of Communism in the story reflects the time the story was written, when Communism was
a very real threat to the world, even greater than racism. The author points out that the selected quote from page 66 uses figurative and descriptive
language to evoke feelings of fear, distrust, and evil, which were all associated with Communism in the 1940s. The paper concludes that the book, a compelling look at the races and their fears over time, indicates that men are really the same when it comes to fear and
misunderstanding.