Invisible-->Gradual Realization-->Visible only to himself, but not blind-->Invisible
The narrator's story seems like a cycle. In the beginning, he was naive and docile. He took his grandfather's words literally. He gradually realizes his naivety through the Brotherhood, and finds out that he is visible only to himself. However, he knows that he should not be blind (betrayal). At the end of the book, he comes back to being invisible again- this time, he is not naive, but knowledgeable.
-Susan Y.
That's a really good observation. Now the only real challenge here is to understand why the book was constructed this way. Was their some profound message letting us know that knowledge really isn't power. I haven't read Invisible Man so i'd really like to know your thoughts.
ReplyDelete-Talor T.
very insightful observation about how the narrator went from invisible to gaining knowledge of how he isnt invisible to how he then realizes at the end of the book of how is actually is invisible. it is true about how he has gained knowledge at the end, instead of being naive.
ReplyDelete- nikki l.
i didnt think of it that way o_O i really like your observation on this :)
ReplyDelete-angela
This is a very interesting post great job. All I was wondering is if you think The narrator is invisible only because he thinks he is or because everyone else does?
ReplyDelete-Brent S.
Classic example of ending up where you started. I think this just simply signifies growth, and a weird paradoxical realization of self-worth.
ReplyDelete-Lian C.
Maybe this is a comment on one's life and passing through the various ages. We start out tamed by society and parents, go through a rebellious middle stage, and eventually become calm adults(hopefully! :P).
ReplyDelete-Erica W.
I think this was done to prove a point. Also, we need to make sure we don't fall into an endless circle in our own lives, but should strive to always be progressing forward,
ReplyDeleteChad L.