Abstract: Behind the gender politics under criticism， androgyny and the archetype Anima in Wright's works is worthy of attention. Archetype Anima in Wright's works is both positive and negative. Positive Anima is the source and guide for the development and improvement of black males' personality while negative Anima may become the seducer of males' depravity. The invisible black woman in Rite of Passage is the most typical image of Mother Anima in Wright's works， who is the patron saint of the male character's growth. The inherent femininity of the hero in Rite of Passage is also derived from the projection of Mother Anima. Only by respecting and recognizing the heterosexual personality in the soul can an individual find the bridge leading to the unconscious and become a person with perfect spiritual life.

Key words: Richard Wright, archetype Anima, androgyny