"He had a keen sense of power when driving . . . he loved to press his foot against a pedal and sail along, watching others stand still" (63).
While most people view driving as an important factor in their daily lives, Bigger becomes consumed with a feeling of power when he's behind the wheel. This is the only time Bigger feels that his life has a purpose. Him behind the wheel driving serves as a metaphor to represent him actually being able to escape this horrible lifestyle he is forced to live with. And when he's driving, he's the only one who's been able to escape so he likes the powerful feeling that allows him to feel greater than everyone else despite his skin color.
How are Mary and Jan so comfortable and amiable with Bigger?
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