Two writers were on the front lines of this movement, Zora Neale Hurston and Ralph Ellison. ... At the end of each novel, neither Janie nor Invisible Man are as happy as they'd like to be. ... However, in Invisible Man Ellison also uses very blunt, stream of consciousness writing throughout, often employing swear words and vivid details. ... These two main characters, Janie and Invisible Man, are the greatest aspects of each novel. ... In Invisible Man, the reader finds a young man of high ideals who is hiding from his true self. ...

• Word Count: 835
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

In the Invisible Man the theme of blindness was constantly associated with the characters and the events. However, one had to "read between the lines" to truly understand what Ellison was telling his audience. ... Ellison simply stated the facts and allowed you, the reader, to find the truth through your own vision. ... In the real truth brother Jack was a dishonest and untrustworthy man. ... Ralph Ellison allowed these characters to lose their vision so that his audience could gain theirs...

• Word Count: 541
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School