I'm reading Ralph Ellison's "The Invisible Man." At first the book captured me, but in the pas three chapters he has been reflecting on past events. I know it's going to lead to something good, but it isnt exactly fun or interesting. If this was'nt for school i would most likely still be reading this, I like long books, and i love the thought of invisiblity.
So far the dominant element is imagery. At first i thought it was because he was invisible, but now im so confused i don't know. The images I see are dark and cold, except for a few moments when he is truly happy. It's a depressing book, but has interesting concepts, and characters.
My best guess for why Ralph Ellison is using imagery is because he wants the readers of his book to see how horrible racism was, even after slavery. There is a whole chapter of black men fighting eachother, blindfolded for money. Either way i hope the great sciences continue, i enjoying myself. This world seems more peaceful in the past.
For the first chapter the protagonist seemed happy. But then he almost became a robot, conforming to the the white man wants. It seems like torture to keep your emotions and thoughts to your self for so many years.
thats cool that you enjoy reading long books.
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I need ideas for future booksi may read. Is this one good?
sorry i forgot to check my blog for awhile and didn't see your comment. To answer your question, it's about neither, instead it's about how the under dog (which could have something to do with racism) fads out of history and society, and almost becomes invisible to those around him.
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