Literary notes about niggerish (AI summary)
The term "niggerish" is employed in literature as a sharply pejorative descriptor that conveys deeply racist attitudes. It is used to denounce behavior or characteristics associated with African Americans, suggesting that such conduct is unrefined, morally questionable, or even criminal. In some instances, the term is deployed to imply a lack of discretion or thought, as in a dismissive remark about an unconsidered act [1]. In other contexts, it is applied to behavioral qualities that a character finds distasteful or improper [2], or even to minimize actions by branding them as minor yet inherently demeaning misdemeanors [3]. At times, it serves as a caution against adopting behaviors that are construed as inferior or unbecoming, reinforcing racial stereotypes and social hierarchies [4].