Invisible Man

Lesson 31
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ELA

Unit 1

12th Grade

Lesson 31 of 36

Objective


Explain how the author uses symbols to develop theme.

Readings and Materials


  • Book: Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison  pp. 479 – 512

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Target Task


Multiple Choice

Which of the following most accurately completes the statement? The narrator indicates that Rinehart is

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Writing Prompt

Which motif is the author developing through the symbols of the glasses and hat?

Explain how the author develops the theme of identity in this chapter.

Key Questions


  • p. 481: What is the significance of this statement by the narrator? "Stop abusing the dead for your own selfish ends...quit mangling his corpse."
  • p. 483: The narrator buys a pair of sunglasses and is immediately mistaken for Rinehart. This mistake mainly serves to develop what theme of the book? How? Trace the many different appearances of Rinehart in the next several pages.
  • The symbol of the glasses and hat are also further developed in the next several pages. Trace the development.
  • What does Ras change his name to? Why?
  • p. 487: Trace the interaction between Brother Maceo and the narrator. What is the author revealing?
  • p. 502: What does Brother Hambro say about sacrifice? How does the narrator react?
  • p. 506-508: What conclusions is the narrator drawing about his own identity? How does this realization make him feel? Explain.
  • p. 507: What does the author mean when he says he would have to "do a Rinehart"?
  • What has the narrator realized about the Brotherhood?

Notes


  • Students should begin class by re-reading the final paragraph of Chapter 22. What is the narrator saying about his identity? Why?
  • Students should read through at least p. 490 in class and can finish the chapter for homework.

Next

Analyze how the narrator’s attitude and actions toward the Brotherhood are shifting.

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