In the novel, "Invisible Man," by Ralph Ellison, the main character, "Invisible Man" (IM), is nameless, invisible, and is thrown into many challenging social situations as a result of his race. Invisible Man captures and addresses the many struggles facing African Americans through IM at a time when blacks were perceived as greedy, emotionless and less intelligent than whites. Ellison creates aural imagery that attracts IM's attention, such as the disturbing black imagery of the coin bank. ... Ellison highlights certain circumstances where IM feels discomfort, such as from the s...

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